El Cerrito, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$405 Avg asking sale price
$32 Avg asking lease rate
4,419 SF Avg unit lease size
12,314 SF Avg building size for sale
6.54% Average cap rate

El Cerrito's Demographic Profile

El Cerrito has 10,379 households and a median income of $122,148, 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 25,744
# Households 10,379
Median age 44
Median household income $122,148
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,392
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Cerrito $352 8,132 SF 6.00%
Albany $333 16,486 SF 6.73%
Berkeley $423 7,986 SF 9.21%
Richmond $379 10,397 SF 8.57%
Pinole $470 13,437 SF 8.57%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Berkeley $308 17,992 SF 6.03%
Bay Area $377 24,704 SF 9.96%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
El Cerrito $420 15,465 SF
Albany $274 18,328 SF
Berkeley $428 6,991 SF
El Sobrante $341 7,021 SF
Richmond $416 11,051 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Cerrito $390 4,997 SF 5.41%
Albany $390 5,588 SF 5.41%
Berkeley $449 9,714 SF 12.23%
Richmond $311 8,886 SF 9.56%
San Pablo $301 9,050 SF 7.81%

Commercial Properties For Sale in El Cerrito

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

Just Listed | 6.39% CAP | 4 Units | Richmond

Richmond, CA 94804

  • 3,338 SF Multifamily
  • $1,050,000
For Sale

DaVita Anchored Retail Center 100% Leased-NNN

Richmond, CA 94805

  • 12,255 SF Retail Building
  • 7.25% Cap Rate
  • $5,195,000
For Sale

6500 Fairmount Ave

El Cerrito, CA 94530

  • 12,004 SF Retail Building
  • $2,295,000
For Sale

6322 Ohio St

El Cerrito, CA 94530

  • 3,275 SF Retail Building
  • $680,000
For Sale

12230-12240 San Pablo Ave

Richmond, CA 94805

  • 8,735 SF Office Building
  • $1,650,000
For Sale

BIGGEST House in Albany!

Albany, CA 94706

  • 10,784 SF Multifamily
  • $1,988,888

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
El Cerrito $405 12,314 SF
Albany $349 12,176 SF
Berkeley $422 10,424 SF
El Sobrante $356 12,312 SF
Richmond $365 16,425 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in El Cerrito

For Sale

12477 San Pablo Ave

Richmond, CA 94805

  • 3,034 SF Multifamily
  • 4.82% Cap Rate
  • $995,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
El Cerrito 25,744 10,379 44 $122,148 2 4,392 -1%
Albany 19,358 7,153 39 $112,748 3 3,748 -3%
Berkeley 118,465 45,240 34 $98,511 2 27,469 -3%
El Sobrante 13,724 4,865 43 $103,015 3 1,745 -1%
Richmond 112,921 37,550 39 $81,521 3 18,501 -1%

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

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

El Cerrito 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 Cerrito?

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

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

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

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

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