For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$581 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$43 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
17,549 SF
Avg unit lease size
12,137 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.25%
Average cap rate
San Francisco's Demographic Profile
San Francisco has 330,111 households and a median income of $128,655, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 777,336 |
| # Households | 330,111 |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median household income | $128,655 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 220,085 |
| 5-year population change | -8% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $604 | 11,660 SF | 12.19% |
| Colma | $714 | 12,773 SF | 6.01% |
| Daly City | $723 | 22,127 SF | 6.01% |
| South San Francisco | $768 | 22,182 SF | 6.01% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $523 | 16,685 SF | 8.69% |
| Brisbane | $498 | 4,396 SF | 6.25% |
| Daly City | $385 | 7,643 SF | 4.84% |
| South San Francisco | $534 | 14,041 SF | 6.01% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $649 | 8,548 SF |
| Brisbane | $390 | 5,881 SF |
| Daly City | $684 | 13,457 SF |
| South San Francisco | $543 | 22,376 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $589 | 9,091 SF | 9.37% |
| Daly City | $461 | 1,862 SF | 4.86% |
| South San Francisco | $486 | 2,572 SF | 4.36% |
| San Bruno | $597 | 17,838 SF | 5.03% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in San Francisco
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether San Francisco pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $581 | 12,137 SF |
| Brisbane | $480 | 5,312 SF |
| Colma | $377 | 8,857 SF |
| Daly City | $577 | 13,061 SF |
| South San Francisco | $552 | 43,858 SF |
Multifamily Properties For Sale in San Francisco
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Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places San Francisco 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 Francisco or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 777,336 | 330,111 | 42 | $128,655 | 2 | 220,085 | -8% |
| Brisbane | 4,433 | 1,779 | 45 | $126,109 | 3 | 662 | -6% |
| Colma | 1,152 | 399 | 44 | $103,688 | 3 | 233 | -9% |
| Daly City | 94,537 | 28,588 | 42 | $103,334 | 3 | 13,272 | -6% |
| South San Francisco | 20,527 | 6,950 | 44 | $132,000 | 3 | 2,554 | -6% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in San Francisco, 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 Francisco
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Is San Francisco a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
San Francisco 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 Francisco?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in San Francisco. 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 Francisco?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for San Francisco. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does San Francisco compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to San Francisco. 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 Francisco acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in San Francisco, 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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