Salinas, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$453 Avg asking sale price
$872 Avg asking lease rate
48,822 SF Avg unit lease size
10,708 SF Avg building size for sale
5.98% Average cap rate

Salinas's Demographic Profile

Salinas has 40,660 households and a median income of $78,405, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 155,514
# Households 40,660
Median age 33
Median household income $78,405
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 22,445
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sand City $289 7,235 SF 2.60%
Monterey $407 18,741 SF 6.75%
Pajaro $929 7,000 SF 5.09%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Salinas $523 6,730 SF
Prunedale $548 7,200 SF
Seaside $496 7,724 SF
Sand City $663 4,860 SF
Monterey $409 11,563 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Salinas $439 15,465 SF 6.00%
Pajaro $515 17,110 SF 6.72%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Salinas

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

Two Stand-Alone Buildings One Parcel

Salinas, CA 93901

  • 2,500 SF Office Building
  • $800,000
For Sale

Rancho San Juan Ranch

Salinas, CA 93907

  • 1,492.32 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $18,000,000
For Sale

221 Griffin St

Salinas, CA 93901

  • 3,083 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,025,000
For Sale

1124 Abbott St

Salinas, CA 93901

  • 2,881 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Prime Downtown Salinas Commercial Opportunity

Salinas, CA 93901

  • 3,102 SF Office Building
  • $1,215,000
For Sale

23940 Potter Rd

Salinas, CA 93908

  • 22.30 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $8,950,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Salinas $453 10,708 SF
Marina $475 5,899 SF
Prunedale $620 76,943 SF
Castroville $360 113,333 SF
Gonzales $232 386,216 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Salinas

For Sale

Completely Renovated Mixed-Use Property

Salinas, CA 93901

  • 38,835 SF Multifamily
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $12,950,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Salinas 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 Salinas or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Salinas 155,514 40,660 33 $78,405 4 22,445 -2%
Marina 25,183 8,110 35 $82,443 3 4,652 1%
Prunedale 15,837 4,914 42 $100,016 3 1,089 -5%
Castroville 7,110 1,565 29 $72,414 4 961 -2%
Gonzales 7,263 1,677 31 $78,687 4 734 -6%

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

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

Salinas 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 Salinas?

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

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

How does Salinas compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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