Fremont, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$493 per SF Avg asking sale price
$28 per SF Avg asking lease rate
22,996 SF Avg unit lease size
16,267 SF Avg building size for sale
5.13% Average cap rate

Fremont's Demographic Profile

Fremont has 72,334 households and a median income of $160,987, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 223,971
# Households 72,334
Median age 41
Median household income $160,987
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 29,632
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fremont $551 3,595 SF 7.00%
Newark $574 2,290 SF 7.00%
Hayward $451 5,118 SF 19.27%
Sunnyvale $775 14,283 SF 7.60%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fremont $387 23,217 SF 7.00%
Newark $469 10,707 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fremont $606 9,589 SF
Newark $652 2,917 SF
Union City $456 4,826 SF
Hayward $357 14,670 SF
Sunnyvale $1,332 17,649 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fremont $744 8,000 SF 4.56%
Union City $647 5,171 SF 5.33%
Hayward $391 13,500 SF 7.30%
Sunnyvale $561 8,701 SF 5.25%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fremont

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

Bldg 11

Hayward, CA 94544

  • 9,288 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,458,000
For Sale

3200 Mowry Ave

Fremont, CA 94538

  • 6,855 SF Office Building
  • $10,000,000
For Sale

6520-6540 Central Ave

Newark, CA 94560

  • 21,148 SF Industrial Building
  • $8,500,000
For Sale

44081 S Grimmer Blvd

Fremont, CA 94538

  • 6,226 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,303,620
For Sale

Bldg C

Milpitas, CA 95035

  • 1,780 SF Office Building
  • $800,000
For Sale

49111-49117 Millmont Dr

Fremont, CA 94538

  • 10,010 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,495,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size 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 Fremont pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fremont $493 16,267 SF
Newark $584 6,429 SF
Union City $386 20,416 SF
Alviso $507 54,575 SF
Sunol $129 32,000 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Fremont 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 Fremont or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fremont 223,971 72,334 41 $160,987 3 29,632 -2%
Newark 47,468 14,919 40 $153,002 3 4,696 -2%
Union City 64,970 19,663 42 $134,937 3 7,137 -4%
Alviso 1,418 403 40 $115,499 3 148 -13%
Sunol 591 228 53 $197,655 3 41 -11%

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

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

Fremont 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 Fremont?

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

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

How does Fremont compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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