For Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$779 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$35 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
7,471 SF
Avg unit lease size
25,214 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.03%
Average cap rate
Costa Mesa's Demographic Profile
Costa Mesa has 41,411 households and a median income of $100,065, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 110,265 |
| # Households | 41,411 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median household income | $100,065 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 25,547 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | $850 | 5,605 SF | 4.12% |
| Newport Beach | $879 | 9,500 SF | 4.12% |
| Fountain Valley | $583 | 7,158 SF | 4.68% |
| Santa Ana | $766 | 17,439 SF | 8.88% |
| Huntington Beach | $443 | 15,949 SF | 5.53% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | $523 | 13,639 SF | 6.24% |
| Fountain Valley | $426 | 17,650 SF | 6.24% |
| Santa Ana | $385 | 18,830 SF | 6.65% |
| Huntington Beach | $416 | 14,836 SF | 5.16% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | $780 | 57,599 SF |
| Newport Beach | $998 | 61,738 SF |
| Fountain Valley | $386 | 13,485 SF |
| Corona Del Mar | $1,739 | 5,750 SF |
| Santa Ana | $523 | 11,628 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | $651 | 7,673 SF | 5.72% |
| Newport Beach | $1,303 | 4,333 SF | 4.83% |
| Fountain Valley | $597 | 21,718 SF | 4.50% |
| Corona Del Mar | $5,642 | 904 SF | 3.72% |
| Santa Ana | $389 | 9,318 SF | 6.91% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Costa Mesa
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Costa Mesa pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | $779 | 25,214 SF |
| Newport Beach | $956 | 28,533 SF |
| Fountain Valley | $614 | 16,041 SF |
| Corona Del Mar | $2,915 | 3,327 SF |
| Santa Ana | $506 | 15,820 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Costa Mesa alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Costa Mesa or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | 110,265 | 41,411 | 38 | $100,065 | 3 | 25,547 | -1% |
| Newport Beach | 92,060 | 41,574 | 47 | $152,350 | 2 | 19,358 | 1% |
| Fountain Valley | 53,718 | 17,708 | 45 | $99,185 | 3 | 5,651 | -3% |
| Corona Del Mar | 12,706 | 6,119 | 56 | $186,149 | 2 | 2,130 | 1% |
| Santa Ana | 298,687 | 74,187 | 35 | $80,804 | 4 | 41,025 | -2% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Costa Mesa, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.
FAQs About Commercial Investing in Costa Mesa
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Is Costa Mesa a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Costa Mesa offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.
How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Costa Mesa?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Costa Mesa. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.
What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Costa Mesa?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Costa Mesa. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Costa Mesa compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Costa Mesa. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Costa Mesa acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Costa Mesa, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.
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