San Bruno, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$482 Avg asking sale price
$27 Avg asking lease rate
38,635 SF Avg unit lease size
15,361 SF Avg building size for sale
5.70% Average cap rate

San Bruno's Demographic Profile

San Bruno has 14,439 households and a median income of $121,956, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 40,342
# Households 14,439
Median age 42
Median household income $121,956
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,383
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pacifica $398 8,533 SF 2.61%
South San Francisco $587 26,113 SF 5.02%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Bruno $426 13,742 SF 4.70%
South San Francisco $548 12,826 SF 6.01%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
San Bruno $529 9,167 SF
Millbrae $598 3,000 SF
Pacifica $560 2,645 SF
South San Francisco $594 20,007 SF
Daly City $705 14,229 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Bruno $550 3,599 SF 6.58%
South San Francisco $460 2,868 SF 6.58%
Daly City $461 1,862 SF 4.86%
Burlingame $686 9,590 SF 5.75%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Bruno

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

772-774 Walnut Street

San Bruno, CA 94066

  • 1,362 SF Multifamily
  • 4.36% Cap Rate
  • $999,999
For Sale

462 San Mateo Ave

San Bruno, CA 94066

  • 4,470 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,098,000
For Sale

Multifamily Land

San Bruno, CA 94066

  • 0.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $5,750,000
For Sale

Gather Kitchen and Bakery

San Bruno, CA 94066

  • 3,995 SF Retail Building
  • $3,300,000
For Sale

1435-1475 Huntington Ave

South San Francisco, CA 94080

  • 80,000 SF Flex Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

Bite Size Retail, Possible Owner-Financing

San Bruno, CA 94066

  • 1,052 SF Retail Building
  • $898,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Bruno $482 15,361 SF
Millbrae $613 16,588 SF
Pacifica $513 4,486 SF
South San Francisco $576 40,669 SF
Daly City $586 14,436 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
San Bruno 40,342 14,439 42 $121,956 3 6,383 -5%
Millbrae 22,332 7,888 45 $141,603 3 3,114 -4%
Pacifica 35,530 12,965 45 $136,933 3 4,199 -5%
South San Francisco 20,527 6,950 44 $132,000 3 2,554 -6%
Daly City 94,537 28,588 42 $103,334 3 13,272 -6%

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

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

San Bruno 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 Bruno?

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

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

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

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

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