For Sale
San Mateo, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$705
Avg asking sale price
$47
Avg asking lease rate
31,972 SF
Avg unit lease size
9,253 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.16%
Average cap rate
San Mateo's Demographic Profile
San Mateo has 38,070 households and a median income of $136,641, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 100,245 |
| # Households | 38,070 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median household income | $136,641 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 19,233 |
| 5-year population change | -4% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | $1,124 | 9,204 SF | 6.74% |
| Belmont | $774 | 9,102 SF | 4.00% |
| Burlingame | $994 | 2,132 SF | 6.74% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | $557 | 8,146 SF | 6.74% |
| Burlingame | $645 | 12,353 SF | 6.74% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | $672 | 10,432 SF |
| Foster City | $683 | 28,182 SF |
| Belmont | $733 | 5,790 SF |
| Hillsborough | $579 | 14,813 SF |
| Burlingame | $645 | 4,404 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | $673 | 8,877 SF | 6.50% |
| Belmont | $575 | 8,892 SF | 6.50% |
| Burlingame | $693 | 8,755 SF | 5.75% |
| San Carlos | $562 | 9,286 SF | 6.50% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in San Mateo
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 Mateo pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | $705 | 9,253 SF |
| Foster City | $797 | 15,421 SF |
| Belmont | $609 | 8,854 SF |
| Hillsborough | $661 | 9,671 SF |
| Burlingame | $789 | 8,928 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places San Mateo 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 Mateo or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | 100,245 | 38,070 | 41 | $136,641 | 3 | 19,233 | -4% |
| Foster City | 31,828 | 12,129 | 42 | $177,397 | 3 | 5,862 | -4% |
| Belmont | 26,328 | 9,855 | 43 | $183,212 | 3 | 4,005 | -5% |
| Hillsborough | 10,914 | 3,517 | 50 | $254,006 | 3 | 267 | -4% |
| Burlingame | 30,471 | 12,113 | 43 | $147,145 | 2 | 6,633 | -3% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in San Mateo, 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 Mateo
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Is San Mateo a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
San Mateo 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 Mateo?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in San Mateo. 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 Mateo?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for San Mateo. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does San Mateo compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to San Mateo. 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 Mateo acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in San Mateo, 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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