Sacramento, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$283 per SF Avg asking sale price
$22 per SF Avg asking lease rate
18,319 SF Avg unit lease size
29,134 SF Avg building size for sale
6.44% Average cap rate

Sacramento's Demographic Profile

Sacramento has 197,686 households and a median income of $77,825, 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 535,672
# Households 197,686
Median age 37
Median household income $77,825
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 101,481
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sacramento $266 27,769 SF 8.71%
Broderick $237 7,649 SF 7.58%
Carmichael $169 5,405 SF 6.51%
Mather $185 46,197 SF 8.71%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sacramento $226 31,607 SF 10.54%
Broderick $351 22,362 SF 7.58%
Mcclellan $357 27,172 SF 6.89%
North Highlands $434 38,836 SF 6.89%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sacramento $298 21,693 SF
Broderick $281 15,642 SF
North Highlands $190 7,790 SF
Carmichael $308 7,464 SF
Rio Linda $163 9,811 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sacramento $309 24,929 SF 10.21%
Broderick $224 47,040 SF 7.10%
North Highlands $243 19,462 SF 6.52%
Carmichael $305 9,607 SF 6.06%
West Sacramento $234 30,208 SF 7.10%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sacramento

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

8392 Carbide Ct

Sacramento, CA 95828

  • 20,640 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,599,000
For Sale

Bldg D

Sacramento, CA 95825

  • 3,958 SF Office Building
  • $600,000
For Sale

Elsie Gardens | 30-Lot SFR DVLPMT Opportunity

Sacramento, CA 95828

  • 4.42 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

1200 South Ave

Sacramento, CA 95838

  • 3,896 SF Multifamily
  • 6.70% Cap Rate
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

Rio Terrace Apartments

Sacramento, CA 95816

  • 17,400 SF Multifamily
  • 5.45% Cap Rate
  • $5,450,000
For Sale

616 Galveston St

West Sacramento, CA 95691

  • 16,800 SF Industrial Building
  • $9,950,000

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 Sacramento pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sacramento $283 29,134 SF
Broderick $315 24,955 SF
Mcclellan $249 34,881 SF
North Highlands $337 17,180 SF
Carmichael $217 8,361 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Sacramento

For Sale

1915 S St

Sacramento, CA 95811

  • 9,687 SF Multifamily
  • 5.72% Cap Rate
  • $5,950,000
For Sale

Sutter House

Sacramento, CA 95816

  • 32,524 SF Multifamily
  • 4.79% Cap Rate
  • $7,400,000
For Sale

The Kress Royal

Sacramento, CA 95814

  • 54,926 SF Multifamily
  • $11,700,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sacramento 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 Sacramento or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sacramento 535,672 197,686 37 $77,825 3 101,481 1%
Broderick 14,901 5,525 36 $62,389 3 3,343 2%
Mcclellan 702 236 33 $27,435 3 228 1%

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

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

Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

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

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

How does Sacramento compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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