Inland Empire, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Inland Empire's Demographic Profile

Inland Empire has 1,480,780 households and a median income of $79,833, 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 4,751,451
# Households 1,480,780
Median age 37
Median household income $79,833
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 534,135
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Inland Empire $360 12,009 SF 10.48%
Twentynine Palms $213 1,875 SF 3.50%
Newberry Springs $104 7,700 SF 2.10%
Daggett $145 7,700 SF 2.10%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Inland Empire $320 61,660 SF 10.48%
Big Bear City $386 4,390 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Inland Empire $487 19,789 SF
Twentynine Palms $210 2,661 SF
Joshua Tree $399 5,364 SF
Landers $316 9,100 SF
Yucca Valley $256 25,516 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Inland Empire $303 16,060 SF 11.91%
Twentynine Palms $344 1,440 SF 5.33%
Yucca Valley $155 4,185 SF 8.53%
Daggett $145 7,700 SF 2.10%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Inland Empire

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

17 Commercial Assets

  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Palm Desert Healthcare Facility

Palm Desert, CA 92211

  • 6,963 SF Office Building
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

N Waterman Ave & E Highland Ave

San Bernardino, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 4.67% Cap Rate
  • $2,995,000
For Sale

3535 N Anza Rd

Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • 23,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,657,000
For Sale

Two Prime 11 acre Commercial Parcels

Indio, CA

  • Lots
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

The Village Core | PA 11 Commercial

Temecula, CA 92591

  • 15.19 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $13,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Inland Empire $466 38,066 SF
Twentynine Palms $590 2,731 SF
Twin Peaks $110 109,089 SF
29 Palms $753 6,639 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Inland Empire

For Sale

11075 Mesquite Ave

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

  • 5,808 SF Multifamily
  • $1,649,000
For Sale

Bernardine Senior Independent Living

San Bernardino, CA 92404

  • 54,707 SF Multifamily
  • 6.45% Cap Rate
  • $10,500,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Inland Empire 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 Inland Empire or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Inland Empire 4,751,451 1,480,780 37 $79,833 3 534,135 4%
Twentynine Palms 30,636 9,446 30 $51,661 3 5,958 3%

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

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

Inland Empire 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 Inland Empire?

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

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

How does Inland Empire compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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