Indian Wells, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$368 Avg asking sale price
$25 Avg asking lease rate
3,512 SF Avg unit lease size
18,559 SF Avg building size for sale
6.12% Average cap rate

Indian Wells's Demographic Profile

Indian Wells has 4,846 households and a median income of $120,339, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +16% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 9,439
# Households 4,846
Median age 66
Median household income $120,339
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 908
5-year population change +16%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Indian Wells $245 19,652 SF 6.67%
Palm Desert $284 15,569 SF 6.67%
La Quinta $2,589 4,185 SF 5.39%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
La Quinta $231 23,617 SF 6.25%
Cathedral City $239 19,467 SF 7.23%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Indian Wells $477 20,601 SF
Palm Desert $452 10,856 SF
La Quinta $658 31,895 SF
Rancho Mirage $455 15,501 SF
Thousand Palms $697 13,855 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Indian Wells $370 3,986 SF 8.95%
Palm Desert $370 3,986 SF 8.95%
Rancho Mirage $255 9,490 SF 6.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Indian Wells

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

111 La Quinta Shopping Center

La Quinta, CA 92253

  • 0.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

74271 Highway 111

Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

Fountain Plaza

Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • 21,783 SF Retail Building
  • 7.18% Cap Rate
  • $6,950,000
For Sale

HMS Plaza West

Palm Desert, CA

  • Office Building
  • $7,950,000
For Sale

74133 El Paseo Dr

Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • 18,478 SF Office Building
  • $3,999,000
For Sale

El Paseo Properties

Palm Desert, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 4.47% Cap Rate
  • $5,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Indian Wells $368 18,559 SF
Palm Desert $344 18,643 SF
La Quinta $2,622 21,440 SF
Rancho Mirage $351 15,525 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Indian Wells 9,439 4,846 66 $120,339 2 908 16%
Palm Desert 72,445 34,458 56 $78,938 2 11,022 12%
Bermuda Dunes 8,946 3,529 40 $77,826 3 1,641 7%
La Quinta 52,500 22,303 54 $98,852 2 5,169 12%
Rancho Mirage 27,618 13,994 66 $101,327 2 2,569 14%

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

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

Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells?

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

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

How does Indian Wells compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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