Pacific Palisades, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Pacific Palisades's Demographic Profile

Pacific Palisades has 8,893 households and a median income of $206,800, 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 22,832
# Households 8,893
Median age 50
Median household income $206,800
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,863
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Monica $860 18,681 SF 7.00%
Encino $444 29,352 SF 8.03%
West Los Angeles $602 18,849 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Monica $994 21,279 SF 6.52%
West Los Angeles $671 22,484 SF 6.52%
Tarzana $418 15,693 SF 5.17%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Pacific Palisades $2,388 2,929 SF
Santa Monica $1,144 8,566 SF
Encino $646 13,484 SF
West Los Angeles $617 11,705 SF
Tarzana $649 13,799 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pacific Palisades $604 15,391 SF 5.17%
Santa Monica $653 8,628 SF 9.19%
Encino $397 20,613 SF 5.00%
West Los Angeles $538 9,838 SF 9.19%
Tarzana $374 17,631 SF 7.04%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Pacific Palisades

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

823 5th St

Santa Monica, CA 90403

  • 10,523 SF Multifamily
  • 4.00% Cap Rate
  • $4,800,000
For Sale

15333-15335 W Sunset Blvd

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

  • 0.13 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

16974-17000 W Sunset Blvd

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

  • 2.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $14,900,000
For Sale

1031-1033 Montana Ave

Santa Monica, CA 90403

  • 2,929 SF Retail Building
  • $6,995,000
For Sale

Montana & 12th | 1.5 Miles to Ocean | 6 Units

Santa Monica, CA 90403

  • 6,746 SF Multifamily
  • 4.49% Cap Rate
  • $4,395,000
For Sale

270 26th St

Santa Monica, CA 90402

  • 9,810 SF Office Building
  • $11,900,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Pacific Palisades $1,003 11,257 SF
Topanga $841 2,934 SF
Santa Monica $830 14,574 SF
Encino $502 19,892 SF
West Los Angeles $852 18,492 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Pacific Palisades 22,832 8,893 50 $206,800 3 1,863 -2%
Topanga 7,751 3,094 50 $140,294 3 691 -6%
Santa Monica 96,463 49,171 43 $107,023 2 36,158 -1%
Encino 117,082 40,828 42 $84,524 3 19,555 -3%
West Los Angeles 46,773 22,843 38 $105,442 2 17,429 -2%

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

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

Pacific Palisades 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 Palisades?

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

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

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

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

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