Placentia, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$470 per SF Avg asking sale price
$22 per SF Avg asking lease rate
12,715 SF Avg unit lease size
46,330 SF Avg building size for sale
5.72% Average cap rate

Placentia's Demographic Profile

Placentia has 16,481 households and a median income of $107,132, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 50,676
# Households 16,481
Median age 40
Median household income $107,132
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,281
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Placentia $434 32,492 SF 7.99%
Brea $466 20,039 SF 5.00%
Anaheim $510 19,438 SF 8.88%
Fullerton $513 18,686 SF 7.99%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Placentia $369 31,666 SF 6.01%
Brea $438 26,104 SF 4.92%
Anaheim $377 30,919 SF 6.01%
Fullerton $388 40,907 SF 6.01%
Yorba Linda $362 43,265 SF 4.92%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Placentia $555 42,487 SF
Brea $280 18,905 SF
Anaheim $552 17,559 SF
Fullerton $598 19,498 SF
Yorba Linda $886 47,191 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Placentia $458 69,525 SF 4.09%
Anaheim $415 18,784 SF 7.95%
Fullerton $433 19,267 SF 8.48%
Yorba Linda $365 72,072 SF 7.95%
Anaheim Hills $365 72,072 SF 7.95%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Placentia

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

16671 Yorba Linda Blvd

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

  • 13,005 SF Office Building
  • $10,000,000
For Sale

1230 N Jefferson St

Anaheim, CA 92807

  • 25,928 SF Flex Building
  • $2,156,250
For Sale

1200 N Jefferson St

Anaheim, CA 92807

  • 24,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $695,000
For Sale

Contractors Yard

Placentia, CA 92870

  • 1,500 SF Specialty
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

607 W La Jolla St

Placentia, CA 92870

  • 3,018 SF Multifamily
  • $1,499,000
For Sale

1144 N Armando St

Anaheim, CA 92806

  • 9,545 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,190,255

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Placentia $470 46,330 SF
Brea $480 21,254 SF
Anaheim $469 27,366 SF
Fullerton $490 31,663 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Placentia 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 Placentia or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Placentia 50,676 16,481 40 $107,132 3 6,281 -1%
Brea 47,051 16,796 41 $113,542 3 6,596 -1%
Anaheim 341,426 103,374 37 $84,331 3 57,628 -1%
Fullerton 135,658 45,502 38 $96,914 3 22,621 -2%
Villa Park 5,576 1,833 52 $202,799 3 108 -2%

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

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

Placentia 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 Placentia?

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

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

How does Placentia compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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