Irvine, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$594 Avg asking sale price
$58 Avg asking lease rate
17,816 SF Avg unit lease size
30,451 SF Avg building size for sale
5.22% Average cap rate

Irvine's Demographic Profile

Irvine has 112,983 households and a median income of $121,839, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 316,280
# Households 112,983
Median age 36
Median household income $121,839
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 62,811
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Irvine $611 14,098 SF 4.80%
Santa Ana $549 16,442 SF 6.64%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Irvine $541 48,503 SF 6.66%
Tustin $609 27,255 SF 6.66%
Santa Ana $397 16,763 SF 6.66%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Irvine $885 21,001 SF
Tustin $501 23,429 SF
Santa Ana $511 11,784 SF
North Tustin $649 6,930 SF
Foothill Ranch $1,250 34,709 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Irvine $335 88,239 SF 7.10%
Tustin $419 7,594 SF 6.91%
Santa Ana $434 21,095 SF 6.91%
Newport Beach $1,263 5,365 SF 4.66%
Costa Mesa $743 8,431 SF 5.72%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Irvine

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

Bldg #12

Irvine, CA 92606

  • 5,662 SF Flex Building
  • $3,390,000
For Sale

Bldg C

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • 4,800 SF Office Building
  • $2,760,000
For Sale

26150 Enterprise Way

Lake Forest, CA 92630

  • 2,889 SF Flex Building
  • $1,490,000
For Sale

Bldg C

Irvine, CA 92618

  • 11,484 SF Flex Building
  • $3,699,000
For Sale

Waypoint Newport

Newport Beach, CA 92660

  • 2,610 SF Office Building
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

Rockfield Plaza

Lake Forest, CA 92630

  • 49,995 SF Office Building
  • $1,110,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Irvine $594 30,451 SF
Tustin $581 20,420 SF
Santa Ana $521 16,192 SF
North Tustin $651 22,800 SF
Foothill Ranch $514 20,181 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Irvine

For Sale

Permanent Housing Conversion Opportunity

Irvine, CA 92618

  • 88,239 SF Multifamily
  • 7.10% Cap Rate
  • $29,525,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Irvine 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 Irvine or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Santa Ana 298,687 74,187 35 $80,804 4 41,025 -2%
North Tustin 24,280 8,088 47 $171,863 3 983 -2%
Foothill Ranch 17,652 5,940 39 $163,000 3 1,808 -1%

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

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

Irvine 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 Irvine?

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

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

How does Irvine compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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