For Sale
El Cajon, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$592
Avg asking sale price
$24
Avg asking lease rate
8,649 SF
Avg unit lease size
9,887 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.04%
Average cap rate
El Cajon's Demographic Profile
El Cajon has 33,974 households and a median income of $62,412, 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 | 102,392 |
| # Households | 33,974 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median household income | $62,412 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 20,698 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | $497 | 5,202 SF | 1.64% |
| La Mesa | $436 | 10,119 SF | 6.81% |
| Lemon Grove | $246 | 13,439 SF | 6.81% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | $418 | 4,204 SF | 5.07% |
| La Mesa | $346 | 8,807 SF | 7.44% |
| Spring Valley | $421 | 3,868 SF | 2.69% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | $741 | 11,402 SF |
| Lakeside | $489 | 5,432 SF |
| La Mesa | $744 | 8,785 SF |
| Spring Valley | $449 | 10,418 SF |
| Santee | $736 | 10,562 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | $391 | 16,661 SF | 4.95% |
| Lakeside | $539 | 6,528 SF | 4.80% |
| La Mesa | $516 | 13,610 SF | 5.70% |
| Spring Valley | $372 | 17,176 SF | 6.45% |
| Santee | $322 | 22,899 SF | 4.28% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in El Cajon
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 El Cajon pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | $592 | 9,887 SF |
| Crest | $211 | 4,500 SF |
| Lakeside | $339 | 23,750 SF |
| La Mesa | $671 | 10,966 SF |
| Spring Valley | $608 | 9,982 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places El Cajon 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 El Cajon or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | 102,392 | 33,974 | 37 | $62,412 | 3 | 20,698 | -1% |
| Lakeside | 20,743 | 7,292 | 41 | $88,935 | 3 | 2,283 | -1% |
| La Mesa | 60,318 | 24,551 | 40 | $80,362 | 2 | 13,672 | -1% |
| Spring Valley | 30,010 | 9,667 | 38 | $91,153 | 3 | 3,810 | -1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon
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Is El Cajon a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
El Cajon 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 El Cajon?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in El Cajon. 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 El Cajon?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for El Cajon. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does El Cajon compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to El Cajon. 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 El Cajon acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in El Cajon, 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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