Desert Hot Springs, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$369 Avg asking sale price
$16 Avg asking lease rate
99,512 SF Avg unit lease size
140,365 SF Avg building size for sale
4.77% Average cap rate

Desert Hot Springs's Demographic Profile

Desert Hot Springs has 11,387 households and a median income of $42,924, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 35,805
# Households 11,387
Median age 34
Median household income $42,924
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,618
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cathedral City $252 16,665 SF 7.23%
Rancho Mirage $304 9,218 SF 6.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Desert Hot Springs $171 242,449 SF 4.93%
Cathedral City $242 19,680 SF 7.23%
North Palm Springs $157 258,246 SF 4.93%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Desert Hot Springs $702 4,545 SF
Thousand Palms $697 22,197 SF
Cathedral City $368 54,601 SF
Rancho Mirage $451 17,730 SF
North Palm Springs $175 7,228 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Desert Hot Springs $309 4,186 SF 5.03%
Cathedral City $289 8,990 SF 6.00%
Rancho Mirage $255 9,490 SF 6.00%
Palm Desert $370 3,986 SF 8.95%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Desert Hot Springs

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

59 Acres Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

  • 59 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

11075 Mesquite Ave

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

  • 5,808 SF Multifamily
  • $1,649,000
For Sale

17100 N Indian Canyon Rd

North Palm Springs, CA 92258

  • 2,944 SF Specialty
  • 6.86% Cap Rate
  • $1,049,000
For Sale

65090 San Jacinto Ln

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

  • 7,228 SF Retail Building
  • $1,295,000
For Sale

Lot 37

North Palm Springs, CA 92258

  • 5,180 SF Industrial Building
  • 4.93% Cap Rate
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Six lots, Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

  • 108.47 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $885,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Desert Hot Springs pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Desert Hot Springs $369 140,365 SF
Thousand Palms $425 38,386 SF
Cathedral City $301 54,300 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Desert Hot Springs

For Sale

11075 Mesquite Ave

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

  • 5,808 SF Multifamily
  • $1,649,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Desert Hot Springs 35,805 11,387 34 $42,924 3 5,618 6%
Sky Valley 2,270 881 49 $42,500 2 178 2%
Desert Edge 6,420 3,097 54 $38,522 2 705 13%
Thousand Palms 8,994 3,366 47 $56,904 3 811 7%
Cathedral City 56,318 20,113 42 $61,469 3 7,327 7%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs

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Is Desert Hot Springs a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Desert Hot Springs. 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 Desert Hot Springs?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Desert Hot Springs. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Desert Hot Springs compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Desert Hot Springs. 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 Desert Hot Springs acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Desert Hot Springs, 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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