For Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$648
Avg asking sale price
$25
Avg asking lease rate
5,654 SF
Avg unit lease size
15,206 SF
Avg building size for sale
4.67%
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 | $758 | 6,117 SF | 6.50% |
| Garden Grove | $379 | 18,170 SF | 5.77% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley | $443 | 14,749 SF | 6.24% |
| Costa Mesa | $495 | 15,622 SF | 6.24% |
| Garden Grove | $422 | 22,364 SF | 6.65% |
| Huntington Beach | $407 | 15,089 SF | 5.16% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley | $551 | 31,516 SF |
| Westminster | $796 | 16,384 SF |
| Costa Mesa | $914 | 12,790 SF |
| Garden Grove | $598 | 11,989 SF |
| Huntington Beach | $783 | 30,519 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley | $597 | 21,718 SF | 4.50% |
| Westminster | $495 | 61,313 SF | 4.82% |
| Costa Mesa | $696 | 8,623 SF | 5.72% |
| Garden Grove | $436 | 42,287 SF | 6.15% |
| Huntington Beach | $577 | 13,083 SF | 5.02% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Fountain Valley
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 Fountain Valley pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley | $648 | 15,206 SF |
| Midway City | $612 | 4,250 SF |
| Westminster | $508 | 28,322 SF |
| Costa Mesa | $771 | 10,867 SF |
| Garden Grove | $492 | 25,339 SF |
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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