Pacific Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$816 Avg asking sale price
$28 Avg asking lease rate
4,805 SF Avg unit lease size
9,768 SF Avg building size for sale
4.86% Average cap rate

Pacific Beach's Demographic Profile

Pacific Beach has 24,868 households and a median income of $100,033, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 49,998
# Households 24,868
Median age 36
Median household income $100,033
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 17,758
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pacific Beach $422 26,188 SF 8.75%
La Jolla $708 12,829 SF 6.47%
San Diego $554 10,500 SF 10.11%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Diego $414 29,509 SF 7.25%
Coronado $1,506 664 SF 3.40%
Lemon Grove $353 8,730 SF 6.53%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Pacific Beach $839 7,283 SF
Ocean Beach $812 5,994 SF
La Jolla $2,333 12,020 SF
San Diego $741 8,829 SF
Coronado $398 5,177 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pacific Beach $925 4,943 SF 16.41%
Ocean Beach $849 5,978 SF 6.67%
La Jolla $1,203 3,901 SF 5.57%
San Diego $665 11,018 SF 16.41%
Coronado $717 64,898 SF 5.22%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Pacific Beach

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

849-855 Emerald St

San Diego, CA 92109

  • 4,930 SF Multifamily
  • $4,875,000
For Sale

RARE BIRD ROCK COASTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY

La Jolla, CA 92037

  • 2,030 SF Retail Building
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

Pacific Shopping Strip For Sale

San Diego, CA 92109

  • 7,840 SF Retail Building
  • $2,995,000
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
For Sale

2003 Emerald St

San Diego, CA 92109

  • 5,026 SF Multifamily
  • 3.90% Cap Rate
  • $4,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Pacific Beach $816 9,768 SF
Ocean Beach $807 6,444 SF
La Jolla $920 8,799 SF
San Diego $626 15,637 SF
Coronado $935 43,582 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

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

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

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

Pacific 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 Pacific Beach?

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

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

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

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

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