Ontario, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$437 Avg asking sale price
$23 Avg asking lease rate
26,766 SF Avg unit lease size
28,921 SF Avg building size for sale
5.28% Average cap rate

Ontario's Demographic Profile

Ontario has 52,643 households and a median income of $81,866, 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 179,298
# Households 52,643
Median age 35
Median household income $81,866
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 23,770
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ontario $467 12,261 SF 6.69%
Chino $573 9,260 SF 5.61%
Montclair $886 11,665 SF 5.61%
Mira Loma $351 4,368 SF 6.04%
Rancho Cucamonga $465 9,326 SF 5.80%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ontario $478 11,190 SF
Chino $515 15,794 SF
Montclair $595 9,205 SF
Mira Loma $616 5,976 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ontario $501 15,252 SF 6.75%
Chino $387 5,374 SF 7.00%
Montclair $600 2,854 SF 5.54%
Rancho Cucamonga $450 11,367 SF 6.75%
Upland $324 11,905 SF 6.75%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ontario

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

Arrow Business Park

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

  • Flex Building
  • 4.55% Cap Rate
  • $38,500,000
For Sale

Mountain Avenue Office Plaza

Upland, CA 91786

  • 43,367 SF Office Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

1.28 Acres Freestanding Building

Upland, CA 91786

  • 6,396 SF Retail Building
  • $2,375,000
For Sale

8945-8947 Hellman Ave

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

  • 1,578 SF Multifamily
  • $949,000
For Sale

1906 Quaker Ridge Pl

Ontario, CA 91761

  • 17,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,423,000
For Sale

Building A

Chino, CA 91710

  • 39,749 SF Office Building
  • $897,680

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 Ontario pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ontario $437 28,921 SF
Chino $483 17,883 SF
Eastvale $1,026 10,121 SF
Montclair $515 12,034 SF
Mira Loma $432 17,033 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ontario 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 Ontario or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ontario 179,298 52,643 35 $81,866 3 23,770 2%
Chino 93,676 27,895 37 $101,899 3 10,763 3%
Eastvale 69,422 17,115 35 $144,179 4 3,834 4%
Montclair 38,311 10,707 35 $72,770 4 4,954 1%
Mira Loma 23,194 5,600 35 $98,102 4 1,388 2%

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

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

Ontario 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 Ontario?

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

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

How does Ontario compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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