Fountain Valley, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$620 Avg asking sale price
$365 Avg asking lease rate
10,058 SF Avg unit lease size
15,261 SF Avg building size for sale
5.09% Average cap rate

Fountain Valley's Demographic Profile

Fountain Valley has 17,708 households and a median income of $99,185, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 53,718
# Households 17,708
Median age 45
Median household income $99,185
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,651
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fountain Valley $665 9,500 SF 4.68%
Costa Mesa $757 9,409 SF 6.50%
Garden Grove $352 22,828 SF 5.77%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Garden Grove $437 17,078 SF 6.65%
Huntington Beach $409 14,293 SF 5.16%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fountain Valley $551 34,260 SF
Westminster $673 11,017 SF
Costa Mesa $974 13,949 SF
Garden Grove $647 10,976 SF
Huntington Beach $764 32,666 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fountain Valley $597 32,783 SF 4.75%
Westminster $470 47,590 SF 5.43%
Costa Mesa $743 8,431 SF 5.72%
Garden Grove $504 44,152 SF 6.15%
Huntington Beach $563 16,920 SF 5.43%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fountain Valley

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

Bay Street

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

  • 2,000 SF Specialty
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $165,617
For Sale

18942-18962 Delaware St

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

  • 12,596 SF Multifamily
  • 4.48% Cap Rate
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

Slater Commercial Park

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

  • 13,456 SF Industrial Building
  • $795,000
For Sale

14932-14948 Dillow St.

Westminster, CA 92683

  • 6,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,850,000
For Sale

2929 S Harbor Blvd

Santa Ana, CA 92704

  • 16,400 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,658,000
For Sale

15181-15181 Weststate St

Westminster, CA 92683

  • 4,290 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,400,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fountain Valley $620 15,261 SF
Midway City $525 6,013 SF
Westminster $497 26,583 SF
Costa Mesa $798 12,011 SF
Garden Grove $514 22,459 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Fountain Valley

For Sale

Huntington Terrace North

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

  • 61,228 SF Multifamily
  • 4.75% Cap Rate
  • $27,650,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fountain Valley 53,718 17,708 45 $99,185 3 5,651 -3%
Midway City 8,611 2,457 42 $68,904 3 1,333 -1%
Westminster 89,078 26,369 43 $73,010 3 12,816 -1%
Costa Mesa 110,265 41,411 38 $100,065 3 25,547 -1%
Garden Grove 166,887 45,760 40 $83,684 4 21,161 -1%

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

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Is Fountain Valley a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley?

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

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

How does Fountain Valley compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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