Huntington Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$693 per SF Avg asking sale price
$27 per SF Avg asking lease rate
6,841 SF Avg unit lease size
17,386 SF Avg building size for sale
4.93% Average cap rate

Huntington Beach's Demographic Profile

Huntington Beach has 77,689 households and a median income of $111,044, 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 196,017
# Households 77,689
Median age 45
Median household income $111,044
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 34,122
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Huntington Beach $443 15,949 SF 5.53%
Fountain Valley $583 7,158 SF 4.68%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Huntington Beach $416 14,836 SF 5.16%
Fountain Valley $426 17,650 SF 6.24%
Seal Beach $381 18,972 SF 5.16%
Garden Grove $409 23,485 SF 6.65%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Huntington Beach $735 29,812 SF
Sunset Beach $894 50,691 SF
Westminster $599 19,065 SF
Fountain Valley $386 13,485 SF
Seal Beach $857 38,172 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Huntington Beach $609 10,727 SF 6.70%
Westminster $390 11,144 SF 5.49%
Fountain Valley $597 21,718 SF 4.50%
Seal Beach $523 6,242 SF 6.70%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Huntington Beach

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

Peter's Landing

Huntington Beach, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 6.82% Cap Rate
  • $51,500,000
For Sale

10762-17104 B Ln

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

  • 20,570 SF Multifamily
  • 3.78% Cap Rate
  • $8,800,000
For Sale

16662 Blanton St

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 6,508 SF Multifamily
  • 6.70% Cap Rate
  • $2,149,000
For Sale

5571 Reno Cir

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 4,274 SF Multifamily
  • 3.90% Cap Rate
  • $2,425,000
For Sale

NNN Leasehold

Huntington Beach, CA 92646

  • 6,304 SF Retail Building
  • 7.42% Cap Rate
  • $2,064,000
For Sale

119 14th St

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

  • 8,632 SF Multifamily
  • 2.32% Cap Rate
  • $5,698,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Huntington Beach $693 17,386 SF
Sunset Beach $1,242 38,267 SF
Midway City $612 4,250 SF
Westminster $484 15,856 SF
Fountain Valley $609 16,654 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Huntington Beach 196,017 77,689 45 $111,044 2 34,122 -1%
Sunset Beach 951 494 55 $108,413 2 231 -11%
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%
Fountain Valley 53,718 17,708 45 $99,185 3 5,651 -3%

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

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

Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach?

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

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

How does Huntington Beach compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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