Gaviota, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$677 Avg asking sale price
$27 Avg asking lease rate
11,724 SF Avg unit lease size
14,505 SF Avg building size for sale
5.70% Average cap rate

Gaviota's Demographic Profile

Gaviota has 16,556 households and a median income of $80,770, 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 49,804
# Households 16,556
Median age 29
Median household income $80,770
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 10,347
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gaviota $512 8,266 SF 5.46%
Goleta $365 8,266 SF 5.46%
Santa Barbara $604 7,157 SF 5.46%
Lompoc $292 17,429 SF 5.27%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Gaviota $464 5,641 SF
Goleta $369 4,740 SF
Solvang $511 6,092 SF
Santa Barbara $1,050 11,667 SF
Lompoc $228 10,326 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gaviota $999 7,980 SF 6.64%
Goleta $708 7,980 SF 6.64%
Isla Vista $780 8,909 SF 6.64%
Santa Barbara $830 7,229 SF 6.64%
Montecito $1,578 3,691 SF 4.80%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Gaviota

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

436 Alisal Rd

Solvang, CA 93463

  • 7,711 SF Retail Building
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

Investment Opportunity With Upside Near UCSB

Goleta, CA 93117

  • 6,450 SF Multifamily
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

6624 Sueno Rd

Goleta, CA 93117

  • 0.34 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

Residential Income Del Playa Trophy Value Add

Goleta, CA 93117

  • 1,105 SF Specialty
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

Sea View Apartments

Goleta, CA 93117

  • 14,188 SF Multifamily
  • $11,300,000
For Sale

357 Mathilda Dr

Goleta, CA 93117

  • 4,864 SF Multifamily
  • 3.90% Cap Rate
  • $2,950,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Gaviota $677 14,505 SF
Goleta $704 15,907 SF
Solvang $468 8,687 SF
Ballard $717 9,062 SF
Buellton $512 9,282 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Gaviota 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 Gaviota or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Gaviota 49,804 16,556 29 $80,770 3 10,347 -1%
Goleta 33,837 12,348 38 $109,880 3 6,052 -1%
Solvang 5,952 2,383 49 $114,268 2 991 -2%
Ballard 466 173 50 $124,999 3 48 -9%
Buellton 4,837 1,815 41 $108,201 3 573 -3%

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

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

Gaviota 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 Gaviota?

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

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

How does Gaviota compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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