For Sale
La Jolla, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$907 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$42 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
7,158 SF
Avg unit lease size
10,164 SF
Avg building size for sale
4.52%
Average cap rate
La Jolla's Demographic Profile
La Jolla has 19,660 households and a median income of $129,064, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 56,401 |
| # Households | 19,660 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median household income | $129,064 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 8,294 |
| 5-year population change | +2% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | $560 | 13,915 SF | 6.47% |
| Pacific Beach | $501 | 24,039 SF | 8.75% |
| Solana Beach | $852 | 15,307 SF | 5.62% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $402 | 25,611 SF | 7.44% |
| Lemon Grove | $367 | 12,250 SF | 6.53% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | $793 | 9,846 SF |
| Pacific Beach | $701 | 7,347 SF |
| Solana Beach | $817 | 8,955 SF |
| Ocean Beach | $732 | 6,911 SF |
| San Diego | $667 | 9,880 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | $1,077 | 4,743 SF | 5.57% |
| Pacific Beach | $960 | 4,624 SF | 16.41% |
| Ocean Beach | $872 | 5,539 SF | 6.67% |
| San Diego | $660 | 11,108 SF | 16.41% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in La Jolla
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether La Jolla pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | $907 | 10,164 SF |
| Pacific Beach | $828 | 9,840 SF |
| Del Mar | $1,043 | 13,592 SF |
| Solana Beach | $947 | 13,159 SF |
| Ocean Beach | $816 | 6,351 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places La Jolla 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 La Jolla or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | 56,401 | 19,660 | 35 | $129,064 | 2 | 8,294 | 2% |
| Pacific Beach | 49,998 | 24,868 | 36 | $100,033 | 2 | 17,758 | 3% |
| Del Mar | 4,792 | 2,340 | 53 | $171,887 | 2 | 1,036 | 4% |
| Solana Beach | 14,329 | 6,315 | 47 | $123,242 | 2 | 2,455 | 2% |
| Ocean Beach | 29,222 | 13,188 | 39 | $101,656 | 2 | 8,345 | -1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla
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Is La Jolla a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
La Jolla 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 La Jolla?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in La Jolla. 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 La Jolla?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for La Jolla. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does La Jolla compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to La Jolla. 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 La Jolla acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in La Jolla, 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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