San Benito, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$483 Avg asking sale price
$21,794 Avg asking lease rate
21,864 SF Avg unit lease size
19,771 SF Avg building size for sale
6.82% Average cap rate

San Benito's Demographic Profile

San Benito has 8,162 households and a median income of $35,433, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 25,544
# Households 8,162
Median age 34
Median household income $35,433
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,926
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Benito $363 27,000 SF 7.75%
Harlingen $213 11,555 SF 7.77%
Brownsville $117 28,192 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
San Benito $1,119 4,324 SF
Harlingen $240 6,644 SF
Rio Hondo $42 1,600 SF
Mercedes $110 26,659 SF
Brownsville $353 36,203 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Benito $83 23,816 SF 6.46%
Harlingen $129 41,461 SF 8.05%
Mercedes $103 8,936 SF 5.67%
Weslaco $108 83,636 SF 10.34%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Benito

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

Garver Regional Headquarters

Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 27,000 SF Office Building
  • 7.75% Cap Rate
  • $9,800,000
For Sale

951 Falcon Blvd

San Benito, TX 78586

  • 9,712 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,400,000
For Sale

30351 E Business 77

San Benito, TX 78586

  • 10.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

0 N Sam Houston Blvd

San Benito, TX 78586

  • 35.24 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $948,750
For Sale

IBC (6.74 Ac) (S.B.)

San Benito, TX 78586

  • 6.74 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $160,000
For Sale

Whataburger | 8+yrs Remain Corp Abs NNN

San Benito, TX 78586

  • 3,051 SF Retail Building
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $6,065,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Benito $483 19,771 SF
Harlingen $339 18,894 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
San Benito 25,544 8,162 34 $35,433 3 2,926 3%
Rancho Viejo 3,608 1,293 42 $101,203 3 303 7%
Los Indios 476 133 36 $44,999 3 18 -5%
Harlingen 73,290 25,413 34 $49,354 3 11,206 2%
Olmito 870 280 34 $56,805 3 113 10%

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

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

San Benito 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 Benito?

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

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

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

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

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