For Sale
Palm Desert, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$341
Avg asking sale price
$23
Avg asking lease rate
7,642 SF
Avg unit lease size
18,046 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.53%
Average cap rate
Palm Desert's Demographic Profile
Palm Desert has 34,458 households and a median income of $78,938, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +12% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 72,445 |
| # Households | 34,458 |
| Median age | 56 |
| Median household income | $78,938 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 11,022 |
| 5-year population change | +12% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert | $285 | 15,273 SF | 6.67% |
| Indian Wells | $243 | 19,652 SF | 6.67% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta | $231 | 23,617 SF | 6.25% |
| Cathedral City | $242 | 18,675 SF | 7.23% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert | $440 | 10,725 SF |
| Indian Wells | $477 | 20,601 SF |
| Rancho Mirage | $458 | 15,091 SF |
| La Quinta | $774 | 38,127 SF |
| Thousand Palms | $698 | 14,003 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert | $370 | 3,986 SF | 8.95% |
| Indian Wells | $370 | 3,986 SF | 8.95% |
| Rancho Mirage | $255 | 9,490 SF | 6.00% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Palm Desert
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 Palm Desert pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert | $341 | 18,046 SF |
| Indian Wells | $367 | 18,559 SF |
| Rancho Mirage | $352 | 15,182 SF |
| La Quinta | $2,825 | 22,474 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert | 72,445 | 34,458 | 56 | $78,938 | 2 | 11,022 | 12% |
| Indian Wells | 9,439 | 4,846 | 66 | $120,339 | 2 | 908 | 16% |
| Bermuda Dunes | 8,946 | 3,529 | 40 | $77,826 | 3 | 1,641 | 7% |
| Rancho Mirage | 27,618 | 13,994 | 66 | $101,327 | 2 | 2,569 | 14% |
| La Quinta | 52,500 | 22,303 | 54 | $98,852 | 2 | 5,169 | 12% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert
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Is Palm Desert a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Palm Desert. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Palm Desert compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Palm Desert, 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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