Goleta, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$713 Avg asking sale price
$25 Avg asking lease rate
13,922 SF Avg unit lease size
14,842 SF Avg building size for sale
5.70% Average cap rate

Goleta's Demographic Profile

Goleta has 12,348 households and a median income of $109,880, 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 33,837
# Households 12,348
Median age 38
Median household income $109,880
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,052
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Goleta $365 8,266 SF 5.46%
Gaviota $365 8,266 SF 5.46%
Santa Barbara $616 7,157 SF 5.46%
Lompoc $292 17,429 SF 5.27%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Goleta $369 4,740 SF
Gaviota $542 4,606 SF
Solvang $716 4,472 SF
Santa Barbara $1,054 11,667 SF
Lompoc $228 10,326 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Goleta $722 7,240 SF 6.64%
Gaviota $722 7,240 SF 6.64%
Isla Vista $786 7,768 SF 6.64%
Santa Barbara $832 6,740 SF 6.64%
Montecito $1,119 3,691 SF 4.80%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Goleta

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

Investment Opportunity With Upside Near UCSB

Goleta, CA 93117

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

6679 Sabado Tarde Road

Goleta, CA 93117

  • 2,066 SF Multifamily
  • $1,695,000
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 Goleta pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Goleta $713 14,842 SF
Gaviota $713 14,102 SF
Solvang $549 9,176 SF
Ballard $1,012 9,062 SF
Isla Vista $926 6,816 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Goleta 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 Goleta or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Goleta 33,837 12,348 38 $109,880 3 6,052 -1%
Gaviota 49,804 16,556 29 $80,770 3 10,347 -1%
Solvang 5,952 2,383 49 $114,268 2 991 -2%
Ballard 466 173 50 $124,999 3 48 -9%
Isla Vista 17,594 4,987 25 $24,913 3 4,762 -1%

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

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

Goleta 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 Goleta?

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

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

How does Goleta compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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