Northridge, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$657 Avg asking sale price
$295 Avg asking lease rate
15,825 SF Avg unit lease size
24,834 SF Avg building size for sale
5.52% Average cap rate

Northridge's Demographic Profile

Northridge has 53,041 households and a median income of $91,843, 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 165,785
# Households 53,041
Median age 39
Median household income $91,843
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 24,520
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Reseda $601 11,184 SF 7.04%
Sepulveda $323 8,733 SF 7.00%
North Hills $323 8,733 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Northridge $432 16,117 SF 5.17%
Winnetka $333 25,286 SF 6.65%
Sepulveda $397 23,029 SF 5.17%
North Hills $550 27,609 SF 5.17%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Northridge $547 11,500 SF
Reseda $568 14,281 SF
Winnetka $390 17,590 SF
Sepulveda $527 12,195 SF
North Hills $527 12,195 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Northridge $410 67,262 SF 6.71%
Reseda $399 78,670 SF 7.04%
Winnetka $385 87,274 SF 6.00%
Sepulveda $343 18,388 SF 6.22%
North Hills $343 18,388 SF 6.22%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Northridge

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

18260 Parthenia St

Northridge, CA 91325

  • 5,595 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

17851 Chatsworth St

Granada Hills, CA 91344

  • 8,520 SF Retail Building
  • $4,600,000
For Sale

9925 Balboa Blvd

Northridge, CA 91325

  • 3,972 SF Retail Building
  • 3.60% Cap Rate
  • $1,895,000
For Sale

TRUST SALE!!! Northridge Business Center

Northridge, CA 91324

  • 20,463 SF Office Building
  • $3,795,000
For Sale

9401 reseda Blvd

Northridge, CA 91324

  • 7,692 SF Office Building
  • $3,495,000
For Sale

Parkside Villa Apartments

Granada Hills, CA 91344

  • 39,255 SF Multifamily
  • 6.22% Cap Rate
  • $10,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Northridge $657 24,834 SF
Reseda $498 32,842 SF
Winnetka $390 35,219 SF
Sepulveda $428 17,413 SF
North Hills $430 18,384 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Northridge 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 Northridge or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Northridge 165,785 53,041 39 $91,843 3 24,520 -2%
Reseda 74,197 23,003 40 $71,370 3 12,005 -3%
Winnetka 45,274 13,831 40 $80,922 3 6,401 -2%
Sepulveda 61,805 17,659 37 $73,951 3 9,107 -2%
North Hills 61,805 17,659 37 $73,951 3 9,107 -2%

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

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

Northridge 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 Northridge?

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

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

How does Northridge compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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