Riverside, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$405 Avg asking sale price
$25 Avg asking lease rate
16,574 SF Avg unit lease size
31,312 SF Avg building size for sale
5.37% Average cap rate

Riverside's Demographic Profile

Riverside has 94,445 households and a median income of $81,133, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 315,768
# Households 94,445
Median age 34
Median household income $81,133
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 43,754
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverside $365 17,525 SF 6.42%
Jurupa Valley $346 2,884 SF 6.00%
March ARB $534 9,402 SF 6.42%
Mira Loma $354 4,368 SF 6.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverside $273 46,592 SF 7.01%
Jurupa Valley $259 19,962 SF 5.80%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Riverside $519 9,918 SF
Jurupa Valley $299 14,195 SF
March ARB $1,062 8,427 SF
Mira Loma $616 5,976 SF
Grand Terrace $220 2,410 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverside $484 31,197 SF 6.55%
Jurupa Valley $623 6,666 SF 5.83%
March ARB $318 5,142 SF 5.39%
Bloomington $304 73,287 SF 6.93%

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

3907 Polk Street

Riverside, CA 92505

  • 2.95 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $6,950,000
For Sale

The Shrader Dental Building

Riverside, CA 92504

  • 2,100 SF Office Building
  • $1,000,000
For Sale

6461 Brockton Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

  • 1,750 SF Retail Building
  • 6.26% Cap Rate
  • $838,925
For Sale

TURN - KEY | FREE-STANDING BUILDING

Riverside, CA 92503

  • 1,158 SF Retail Building
  • $735,000
For Sale

3133 Mission Inn Ave

Riverside, CA 92507

  • 37,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $7,950,000
For Sale

4412-4430 Mission Inn Ave

Riverside, CA 92501

  • 6,666 SF Multifamily
  • 5.83% Cap Rate
  • $2,600,000

Average Price For Sale

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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 $405 31,312 SF
Jurupa Valley $488 16,137 SF
March ARB $730 62,536 SF

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 Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Riverside 315,768 94,445 34 $81,133 3 43,754 4%
Woodcrest 15,684 4,565 41 $124,075 3 467 5%
Jurupa Valley 101,200 26,251 35 $87,574 4 8,657 3%
Lake Mathews 5,728 1,808 41 $107,186 3 309 3%
March ARB 1,104 663 67 $100,333 2 657 11%

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

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