Laguna Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$1,438 Avg asking sale price
$58 Avg asking lease rate
2,763 SF Avg unit lease size
4,424 SF Avg building size for sale
3.32% Average cap rate

Laguna Beach's Demographic Profile

Laguna Beach has 11,450 households and a median income of $144,475, 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 24,587
# Households 11,450
Median age 53
Median household income $144,475
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,615
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Laguna Beach $1,939 3,784 SF 3.24%
Laguna Woods $466 6,427 SF 4.80%
Laguna Hills $560 8,444 SF 4.80%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Laguna Beach $1,818 3,801 SF
Newport Coast $1,855 5,750 SF
Laguna Niguel $912 35,050 SF
Laguna Hills $330 40,496 SF
Corona Del Mar $1,855 5,750 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Laguna Beach $1,585 3,519 SF 3.98%
Corona Del Mar $5,763 904 SF 3.72%
Newport Beach $1,263 5,365 SF 4.66%
Dana Point $745 8,930 SF 3.04%
Irvine $335 88,239 SF 7.10%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Laguna Beach

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

Aster Street 7 Units

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4,539 SF Multifamily
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

618 S Coast Hwy

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4,005 SF Retail Building
  • 3.24% Cap Rate
  • $6,800,000
For Sale

2600 S Coast Hwy

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 1,709 SF Multifamily
  • 1.90% Cap Rate
  • $2,600,000
For Sale

216 Cliff Dr

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 1,979 SF Multifamily
  • 3.01% Cap Rate
  • $3,595,000
For Sale

Generational Trophy Retail in Laguna Beach |

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 2,625 SF Retail Building
  • 2.20% Cap Rate
  • $3,995,000
For Sale

410 Broadway St

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 5,300 SF Office Building
  • $4,950,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Laguna Beach $1,438 4,424 SF
Aliso Viejo $648 20,222 SF
Newport Coast $1,855 5,750 SF
Laguna Niguel $666 21,574 SF
Laguna Woods $530 5,370 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Laguna Beach 24,587 11,450 53 $144,475 2 4,615 1%
Aliso Viejo 50,045 18,579 40 $127,407 3 8,343 -2%
Laguna Niguel 63,316 24,775 48 $132,188 3 7,965 -1%
Laguna Woods 20,834 13,896 77 $55,568 2 4,014 3%

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

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

Laguna 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 Laguna Beach?

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

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

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

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

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