El Centro, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$252 Avg asking sale price
$28 Avg asking lease rate
12,179 SF Avg unit lease size
34,744 SF Avg building size for sale
7.38% Average cap rate

El Centro's Demographic Profile

El Centro has 14,067 households and a median income of $53,017, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 43,911
# Households 14,067
Median age 34
Median household income $53,017
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,579
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Centro $84 67,306 SF 8.00%
San Luis $90 610,412 SF 6.73%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
El Centro $386 8,522 SF
Calexico $190 23,665 SF
Imperial $1,995 3,208 SF
Ocotillo $111 3,458 SF
Brawley $748 6,184 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Centro $169 70,800 SF 5.25%
Calexico $319 5,080 SF 8.18%
Brawley $92 11,387 SF 5.15%

Commercial Properties For Sale in El Centro

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

Prince Professional Plaza

El Centro, CA 92243

  • 26,310 SF Office Building
  • $5,500,000
For Sale

817 S 4th St

El Centro, CA 92243

  • 2,884 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

El Centro

El Centro, CA 92243

  • 126,000 SF Industrial Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

Portion of Lot 26

El Centro, CA 92243

  • 1 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $755,000
For Sale

220 E Commercial Ave

El Centro, CA 92243

  • 30,986 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

370 E Holton Rd

El Centro, CA 92243

  • 145,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,833,000

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 El Centro pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
El Centro $252 34,744 SF
Calexico $195 19,453 SF
Imperial $1,086 30,365 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places El Centro 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 Centro or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Calexico 37,430 10,038 35 $53,810 4 4,972 -1%
Seeley 1,585 462 34 $44,545 3 250 -3%
Heber 2,523 683 35 $46,926 4 205 -12%
Imperial 21,908 6,482 33 $85,043 3 1,977 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in El Centro, 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 Centro

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Is El Centro a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

El Centro 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 Centro?

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

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

How does El Centro compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to El Centro. 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 Centro acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in El Centro, 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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