Glendale, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$670 Avg asking sale price
$85 Avg asking lease rate
13,246 SF Avg unit lease size
21,219 SF Avg building size for sale
5.33% Average cap rate

Glendale's Demographic Profile

Glendale has 70,617 households and a median income of $79,129, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 182,096
# Households 70,617
Median age 43
Median household income $79,129
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 45,887
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glendale $821 8,417 SF 7.00%
Eagle Rock $624 3,570 SF 6.18%
Burbank $890 13,972 SF 7.00%
Griffith $934 6,421 SF 5.09%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glendale $530 53,156 SF 7.00%
Burbank $479 13,764 SF 7.00%
Shadow Hills $382 11,278 SF 3.27%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Glendale $690 9,863 SF
Eagle Rock $793 3,437 SF
Burbank $736 6,247 SF
Griffith $773 6,835 SF
Shadow Hills $533 5,775 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glendale $491 14,411 SF 6.56%
La Crescenta $1,143 4,234 SF 4.70%
Eagle Rock $413 20,578 SF 6.47%
Burbank $493 10,916 SF 8.84%
Griffith $526 20,322 SF 7.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Glendale

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

6801-6809 Valmont St

Tujunga, CA 91042

  • 4,848 SF Multifamily
  • 4.31% Cap Rate
  • $2,998,000
For Sale

Alameda Apartments

Burbank, CA 91506

  • 19,982 SF Multifamily
  • 6.20% Cap Rate
  • $7,850,000
For Sale

6938-6940 Foothill Portfolio

Tujunga, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,590,000
For Sale

139 N San Fernando Blvd

Burbank, CA 91502

  • 3,665 SF Retail Building
  • 6.20% Cap Rate
  • $3,550,000
For Sale

1137 & 1141 Irving Ave

Glendale, CA

  • 4.33% Cap Rate
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

Four Units Added in 2000 | Several Upgrades

Burbank, CA 91502

  • 8,018 SF Multifamily
  • 4.58% Cap Rate
  • $3,295,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Glendale $670 21,219 SF
Montrose $578 5,360 SF
La Crescenta $709 4,933 SF
Eagle Rock $610 11,103 SF
Burbank $604 11,604 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Glendale

For Sale

Nor Brand

Glendale, CA

  • 126,846 SF Multifamily
  • $52,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Glendale 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 Glendale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Glendale 182,096 70,617 43 $79,129 3 45,887 -4%
Montrose 7,897 3,105 43 $68,428 3 1,977 -4%
La Crescenta 28,997 9,934 45 $119,919 3 2,789 -4%
Eagle Rock 25,115 8,971 43 $100,042 3 4,337 -4%
Burbank 101,633 40,968 42 $88,852 2 23,783 -3%

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

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

Glendale 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 Glendale?

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

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

How does Glendale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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