San Diego, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$631 Avg asking sale price
$577 Avg asking lease rate
18,173 SF Avg unit lease size
15,279 SF Avg building size for sale
5.11% Average cap rate

San Diego's Demographic Profile

San Diego has 521,248 households and a median income of $95,644, 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 1,392,285
# Households 521,248
Median age 38
Median household income $95,644
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 284,713
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Diego $556 9,801 SF 10.11%
La Mesa $403 10,718 SF 6.81%
Lemon Grove $183 16,378 SF 6.81%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Diego $407 30,770 SF 7.25%
La Mesa $353 8,525 SF 7.25%
Lemon Grove $375 7,845 SF 6.53%
Spring Valley $452 2,210 SF 2.69%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
San Diego $754 8,877 SF
Santee $790 13,521 SF
La Mesa $851 8,522 SF
Lemon Grove $674 6,802 SF
Spring Valley $592 10,114 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Diego $668 10,227 SF 16.41%
Santee $319 20,668 SF 4.87%
La Mesa $469 16,861 SF 5.75%
Spring Valley $396 9,678 SF 6.45%
Pacific Beach $919 4,742 SF 16.41%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Diego

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

The Collective

San Diego, CA 92121

  • 17,101 SF Office Building
  • $487,500 - $3,668,125
For Sale

Nine2Five

San Diego, CA 92101

  • 64,172 SF Office Building
  • $13,500,000
For Sale

4709 Nogal St

San Diego, CA 92102

  • 0.26 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,900,000
For Sale

12735-12750 Monte Vista Road

Poway, CA

  • Health Care Building
  • $7,495,000
For Sale

4650 Overland Ave

San Diego, CA 92123

  • 56,159 SF Flex Building
  • $23,500,000
For Sale

6172-6196 University Ave

San Diego, CA 92115

  • 20,934 SF Retail Building
  • 7.25% Cap Rate
  • $6,000,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Diego $631 15,279 SF
Santee $577 17,268 SF
La Mesa $733 11,640 SF
Lemon Grove $865 15,787 SF
Spring Valley $716 6,853 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in San Diego

For Sale

Nok Nok North Park

San Diego, CA 92104

  • 15,098 SF Multifamily
  • $10,900,000
For Sale

Trolley Lofts

San Diego, CA 92101

  • 50,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.42% Cap Rate
  • $11,750,000
For Sale

Park Terrace

San Diego, CA 92101

  • 536,223 SF Multifamily
  • 7.52% Cap Rate
  • $12,500,000
For Sale

Niima

San Diego, CA 92104

  • 34,391 SF Multifamily
  • 4.87% Cap Rate
  • $25,995,000
For Sale

Il Palazzo

San Diego, CA 92101

  • 110,000 SF Multifamily
  • 7.29% Cap Rate
  • $4,250,000
For Sale

Street-level Suite at the Corner of G & 9th

San Diego, CA 92101

  • 109,320 SF Multifamily
  • $1,069,900
For Sale

The Marquis

San Diego, CA 92103

  • 41,330 SF Multifamily
  • 5.16% Cap Rate
  • $18,500,000
For Sale

Solara Lofts

San Diego, CA 92101

  • 111,181 SF Multifamily
  • $2,057,900

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Santee 56,670 19,983 40 $100,563 3 6,253 -2%
La Mesa 60,318 24,551 40 $80,362 2 13,672 -1%
Lemon Grove 26,579 8,513 39 $75,661 3 3,940 -2%
Spring Valley 30,010 9,667 38 $91,153 3 3,810 -1%

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

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

San Diego 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 Diego?

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

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

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

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

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