Ocean Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$831 Avg asking sale price
$36 Avg asking lease rate
1,840 SF Avg unit lease size
6,102 SF Avg building size for sale
4.50% Average cap rate

Ocean Beach's Demographic Profile

Ocean Beach has 13,188 households and a median income of $101,656, 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 29,222
# Households 13,188
Median age 39
Median household income $101,656
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,345
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pacific Beach $433 24,043 SF 8.75%
La Jolla $545 12,085 SF 6.47%
National City $1,171 10,282 SF 6.47%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Coronado $1,506 664 SF 3.40%
San Diego $409 25,274 SF 7.44%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ocean Beach $812 5,994 SF
Pacific Beach $870 4,983 SF
Coronado $398 5,177 SF
La Jolla $1,178 8,955 SF
National City $747 9,897 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ocean Beach $818 5,656 SF 6.67%
Pacific Beach $918 4,853 SF 16.41%
Coronado $554 78,640 SF 5.65%
La Jolla $1,077 4,743 SF 5.57%
National City $555 8,447 SF 6.72%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ocean Beach

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

2114 Abbott St

San Diego, CA 92107

  • 3,475 SF Multifamily
  • 4.02% Cap Rate
  • $2,560,000
For Sale

Ocean Beach Cottages

San Diego, CA 92107

  • 2,132 SF Multifamily
  • 4.04% Cap Rate
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

2- 3br/2bt Houses w/ Garages/ Ocean Beach

San Diego, CA 92107

  • 2,199 SF Multifamily
  • 3.87% Cap Rate
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

4937 4937-39 Muir

San Diego, CA 92107

  • 4,191 SF Multifamily
  • $1,789,000
For Sale

2175-2177 Bacon St

San Diego, CA 92107

  • 3,900 SF Multifamily
  • 4.70% Cap Rate
  • $3,950,000
For Sale

Twin Cypress Apartments

San Diego, CA 92107

  • 14,150 SF Multifamily
  • 4.05% Cap Rate
  • $7,700,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ocean Beach $831 6,102 SF
Pacific Beach $828 9,644 SF
Coronado $937 47,395 SF
La Jolla $902 9,422 SF
National City $586 11,578 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ocean Beach 29,222 13,188 39 $101,656 2 8,345 -1%
Pacific Beach 49,998 24,868 36 $100,033 2 17,758 3%
Coronado 25,013 8,668 37 $123,322 2 4,112 3%
La Jolla 56,401 19,660 35 $129,064 2 8,294 2%
National City 54,970 16,399 37 $56,851 3 11,053 -1%

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

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

Ocean 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 Ocean Beach?

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

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

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

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

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