San Antonio, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$316 Avg asking sale price
$721 Avg asking lease rate
18,436 SF Avg unit lease size
24,206 SF Avg building size for sale
7.05% Average cap rate

San Antonio's Demographic Profile

San Antonio has 546,059 households and a median income of $56,185, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 1,458,570
# Households 546,059
Median age 36
Median household income $56,185
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 262,908
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Antonio $290 29,399 SF 9.97%
Lackland Afb $1,021 7,405 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Antonio $229 27,518 SF 9.00%
Alamo Heights $130 10,271 SF 9.00%
Terrell Hills $165 9,577 SF 9.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
San Antonio $357 16,652 SF
Balcones Heights $296 4,591 SF
Alamo Heights $400 7,488 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Antonio $195 22,513 SF 10.01%
Alamo Heights $294 15,298 SF 6.50%
Live Oak $197 6,810 SF 6.22%
Converse $127 5,656 SF 6.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Antonio

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

3500 Orkney Ave

San Antonio, TX 78223

  • 10.39 - 20.70 AC Lots
  • 2 Industrial Lots
  • $3,900,000 - $11,400,000
For Sale

Villages on Toepperwein

San Antonio, TX 78233

  • 1.27 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

3251 Harry Wurzbach Rd

San Antonio, TX 78209

  • 3,520 SF Office Building
  • $950,000
For Sale

Take5 Oil Change

San Antonio, TX 78237

  • 1,301 SF Retail Building
  • 5.75% Cap Rate
  • $1,305,000
For Sale

631, 635 & 641 Ashby

San Antonio, TX

  • Lots
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

7418 US Hwy 87 E

China Grove, TX 78263

  • 10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,831,400

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price 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 San Antonio pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Antonio $316 24,206 SF
Balcones Heights $181 7,471 SF
Lackland Afb $725 111,739 SF
Leon Valley $206 20,587 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in San Antonio

For Sale

Main Plaza Apartments

San Antonio, TX 78205

  • 54,662 SF Multifamily
  • $8,000,000
For Sale

Grayson House

San Antonio, TX 78212

  • 81,038 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places San Antonio 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 San Antonio or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
San Antonio 1,458,570 546,059 36 $56,185 3 262,908 6%
Balcones Heights 3,196 1,541 37 $30,223 2 1,238 7%
Lackland Afb 10,066 507 25 $77,273 4 502 4%
Leon Valley 11,956 4,784 39 $57,860 3 1,977 5%

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

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

San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

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

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

How does San Antonio compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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