For Sale
Pacific Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$825
Avg asking sale price
$29
Avg asking lease rate
2,673 SF
Avg unit lease size
9,644 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 | $433 | 24,043 SF | 8.75% |
| La Jolla | $545 | 12,085 SF | 6.47% |
| San Diego | $555 | 9,897 SF | 10.11% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $407 | 25,146 SF | 7.44% |
| 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 | $870 | 4,983 SF |
| Ocean Beach | $812 | 5,994 SF |
| La Jolla | $1,178 | 8,955 SF |
| San Diego | $729 | 8,316 SF |
| Coronado | $398 | 5,177 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Beach | $918 | 4,853 SF | 16.41% |
| Ocean Beach | $818 | 5,656 SF | 6.67% |
| La Jolla | $1,077 | 4,743 SF | 5.57% |
| San Diego | $654 | 10,765 SF | 16.41% |
| Coronado | $554 | 78,640 SF | 5.65% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Pacific Beach
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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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 | $825 | 9,644 SF |
| Ocean Beach | $836 | 5,959 SF |
| La Jolla | $902 | 9,422 SF |
| San Diego | $620 | 14,478 SF |
| Coronado | $1,297 | 47,395 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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