Palmdale, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$464 per SF Avg asking sale price
$21 per SF Avg asking lease rate
73,596 SF Avg unit lease size
42,245 SF Avg building size for sale
6.92% Average cap rate

Palmdale's Demographic Profile

Palmdale has 46,287 households and a median income of $72,227, 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 162,821
# Households 46,287
Median age 35
Median household income $72,227
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 16,008
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Palmdale $256 20,963 SF 6.87%
Roosevelt Corner $250 17,426 SF 7.34%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Palmdale $190 144,762 SF 7.22%
Roosevelt Corner $238 12,893 SF 7.22%
Lancaster $225 65,832 SF 7.22%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Palmdale $370 18,710 SF
Pearblossom $301 9,030 SF
Tujunga $691 4,008 SF
Agua Dulce $1,600 500 SF
Roosevelt Corner $286 12,581 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Palmdale $255 6,866 SF 9.20%
Pearblossom $208 6,602 SF 5.67%
Tujunga $883 4,686 SF 5.19%
Altadena $381 8,642 SF 6.94%
Sunland $2,325 5,342 SF 5.19%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Palmdale

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

Commercial/Medical 24,600 sqft New Building

Palmdale, CA 93551

  • 24,600 SF Office Building
  • $8,499,000
For Sale

39126-39130 3rd St E

Palmdale, CA 93550

  • 9,500 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,207,660
For Sale

2606 E Palmdale Blvd

Palmdale, CA 93550

  • 3,426 SF Retail Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

Hacienda Ranch

Palmdale, CA 93551

  • 3,308 SF Specialty
  • $3,499,900
For Sale

40420 10th St W

Palmdale, CA 93551

  • 3,958 SF Retail Building
  • $2,499,000
For Sale

2.06 acres, Heavy Industrial Vacant Lot

Palmdale, CA 93550

  • 2.06 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $610,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Palmdale $464 42,245 SF
Sun Village $215 5,000 SF
Acton $1,882 744 SF
Pearblossom $245 8,683 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Palmdale 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 Palmdale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Palmdale 162,821 46,287 35 $72,227 3 16,008 -3%
Littlerock 1,294 412 39 $63,928 3 121 -3%
Sun Village 12,467 3,278 36 $62,063 4 874 -2%
Acton 6,949 2,487 49 $115,987 3 285 -4%
Pearblossom 1,820 668 46 $64,393 3 178 -7%

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

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

Palmdale 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 Palmdale?

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

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

How does Palmdale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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