San Fernando, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$425 Avg asking sale price
$28 Avg asking lease rate
10,923 SF Avg unit lease size
16,281 SF Avg building size for sale
5.56% Average cap rate

San Fernando's Demographic Profile

San Fernando has 5,797 households and a median income of $67,285, 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 22,046
# Households 5,797
Median age 37
Median household income $67,285
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,789
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Fernando $531 20,285 SF 5.92%
Mission Hills $350 93,961 SF 8.89%
Pacoima $363 19,262 SF 5.92%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mission Hills $396 29,619 SF 8.46%
Pacoima $443 16,229 SF 5.20%
Arleta $680 1,491 SF 5.20%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
San Fernando $369 3,793 SF
Mission Hills $327 33,438 SF
Pacoima $369 2,957 SF
Panorama City $294 15,046 SF
Lake View Terrace $474 1,792 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Fernando $380 10,625 SF 6.69%
Pacoima $391 12,244 SF 8.00%
Panorama City $329 15,160 SF 6.19%
Lake View Terrace $310 20,424 SF 5.73%
North Hills $343 18,388 SF 6.22%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Fernando

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

12215 San Fernando Rd

Sylmar, CA 91342

  • 4,549 SF Multifamily
  • 5.33% Cap Rate
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

11487 San Fernando Rd

San Fernando, CA 91340

  • 11,397 SF Office Building
  • 5.70% Cap Rate
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

206 Harps St

San Fernando, CA 91340

  • 4,058 SF Multifamily
  • 5.13% Cap Rate
  • $1,550,000
For Sale

Arroyo Associates Industrial Park

Sylmar, CA 91342

  • 16,436 SF Industrial Building
  • $685,000
For Sale

12610 Glenoaks Blvd

Sylmar, CA 91342

  • 9,786 SF Office Building
  • $3,750,000
For Sale

1901 1st St

San Fernando, CA 91340

  • 14,800 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,350,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Fernando $425 16,281 SF
Mission Hills $285 66,314 SF
Pacoima $457 13,904 SF
Arleta $454 3,836 SF
Panorama City $437 10,829 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
San Fernando 22,046 5,797 37 $67,285 4 2,789 -5%
Mission Hills 19,599 5,573 42 $99,636 3 1,131 -4%
Pacoima 64,507 14,831 35 $65,256 4 7,231 -6%
Arleta 25,272 6,263 38 $82,520 4 2,445 -4%
Panorama City 70,727 19,437 36 $52,427 4 13,245 -2%

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

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

San Fernando 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 Fernando?

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

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

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

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

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