Riverside, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page offers a quick snapshot of commercial real estate conditions in Riverside, highlighting how current pricing, $439 per square foot, typical deal size, and available inventory shape the market before you dive into individual listings.

Explore Commercial Properties in Riverside

Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

 

Riverside's Demographic Profile

With a population of 315,768 and a median household income of $81,133, these metrics help investors gauge whether Riverside's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics Value
Population 315,768
# Households 94,445
Median age 34
Median household income $81,133
Avg household size 3
Renter-occupied housing units 43,754
5-year population change 4%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Riverside

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics Value
Avg asking sale price $439 per SF
Avg asking lease rate $1,269 per SF
Avg unit size for lease 19,938 SF
Avg building size for sale 28,143 SF
Average cap rate 5.30%

In Riverside, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $439 per square foot, with average lease rates around $1,269 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 19,938 SF, while properties for sale average 28,143 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 5.30%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

 

Commercial Properties For Sale In Riverside

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

95u | 3.5 Acres | No City Rent Control

Riverside, CA

  • 5.30% Cap Rate
  • $23,000,000
For Sale

3770 Myers St

Riverside, CA 92503

  • 3,545 SF Office Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

5608 La Sierra Ave

Riverside, CA 92505

  • 2.13 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

2879 Main St

Riverside, CA 92501

  • 13,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

909 Center St

Riverside, CA 92507

  • 9,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,316,653
For Sale

Bldg D

Riverside, CA 92501

  • 6,547 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,604,015
For Sale

11325 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, CA 92505

  • 0.94 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,999,000
For Sale

21801 Alessandro Blvd

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

  • 9,100 SF Office Building
  • 6.42% Cap Rate
  • $4,003,000

 

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Riverside

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverside $377 22,484 SF 8.20%
Corona $451 23,437 SF 5.44%
Ontario $584 9,679 SF 6.69%
Chino $811 8,520 SF 5.61%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Riverside

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverside $291 37,039 SF 7.01%
Jurupa Valley $279 84,598 SF 5.80%
Colton $347 28,633 SF 6.03%

 

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Riverside

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Riverside $643 9,500 SF
Jurupa Valley $749 19,076 SF
Colton $300 14,059 SF
Corona $597 40,950 SF
Fontana $538 18,560 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Riverside

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverside $347 35,972 SF 6.55%
Moreno Valley $330 11,130 SF 7.66%
San Bernardino $260 13,162 SF 7.99%
Pomona $351 15,307 SF 6.80%
Anaheim $436 13,167 SF 7.95%

 

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Riverside

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Riverside pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

 

Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Riverside $439 28,143 SF
Jurupa Valley $470 51,821 SF
Mira Loma $503 124,487 SF
Grand Terrace $851 24,804 SF
Bloomington $575 34,302 SF

Office Space For Sale In Riverside

Office listings shown here connect market pricing and size patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.
For Sale

3770 Myers St

Riverside, CA 92503

  • 3,545 SF Office Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

21801 Alessandro Blvd

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

  • 9,100 SF Office Building
  • 6.42% Cap Rate
  • $4,003,000
For Sale

Canyon Crest Financial Ctr

Riverside, CA 92507

  • 22,274 SF Office Building
  • $4,788,910
For Sale

4605 Brockton Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

  • 14,321 SF Office Building
  • $6,399,000
For Sale

6919 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

  • 2,132 SF Office Building
  • $975,000
For Sale

3841 Wheeler St

Riverside, CA 92503

  • 23,608 SF Office Building
  • 5.09% Cap Rate
  • $6,000,000
For Sale

2370 Anselmo Dr

Corona, CA 92879

  • 8,315 SF Office Building
  • 4.80% Cap Rate
  • $9,000,000
For Sale

3912 Merrill Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

  • 3,060 SF Office Building
  • $899,888

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Riverside 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 Riverside or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age MedianHouseholdIncome AvgHouseholdSize RenterOccupiedHousingUnits FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Riverside 315,768 94,445 34 $81,133 3 43,754 4%
Jurupa Valley 101,200 26,251 35 $87,574 4 8,657 3%
Mira Loma 23,194 5,600 35 $98,102 4 1,388 2%
Grand Terrace 13,022 4,636 38 $86,916 3 1,784 1%
Bloomington 23,801 5,686 33 $70,090 4 1,813 1%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Riverside

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

Riverside 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 Riverside?

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

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

How does Riverside compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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