San Clemente, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$718 Avg asking sale price
$40 Avg asking lease rate
7,799 SF Avg unit lease size
11,497 SF Avg building size for sale
4.79% Average cap rate

San Clemente's Demographic Profile

San Clemente has 24,694 households and a median income of $130,999, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 64,784
# Households 24,694
Median age 45
Median household income $130,999
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,178
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Clemente $549 7,360 SF 4.36%
Camp Pendleton $491 6,985 SF 5.90%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
San Clemente $919 11,042 SF
Camp Pendleton $991 6,526 SF
San Juan Capistrano $912 28,156 SF
Laguna Niguel $912 35,050 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Clemente $991 7,538 SF 4.52%
Dana Point $745 8,930 SF 3.04%
Camp Pendleton $1,049 6,131 SF 5.60%
San Juan Capistrano $688 3,826 SF 3.04%
Fallbrook $418 6,228 SF 6.60%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Clemente

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

128 Avenida del Mar

San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 4,390 SF Retail Building
  • $4,100,000
For Sale

San Clemente Beachwalk

San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 11,827 SF Multifamily
  • 4.20% Cap Rate
  • $9,250,000
For Sale

317 Avenida Monterey

San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 6,505 SF Multifamily
  • $4,350,000
For Sale

1640 N El Camino Real

San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 3,150 SF Retail Building
  • $3,100,000
For Sale

2449 S El Camino Real

San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 1,936 SF Retail Building
  • 4.36% Cap Rate
  • $1,650,000
For Sale

1925 S El Camino Real

San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 2,534 SF Retail Building
  • $2,350,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Clemente $718 11,497 SF
Capistrano Beach $716 8,830 SF
Dana Point $898 11,226 SF
Camp Pendleton $847 8,137 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Rancho Mission Viejo 11,677 4,530 41 $150,730 3 1,278 2%
Dana Point 34,344 14,947 51 $113,692 2 6,099 1%
Camp Pendleton 47,278 17,814 36 $69,819 2 11,234 1%

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

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

San Clemente 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 Clemente?

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

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

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

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

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