San Rafael, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$476 Avg asking sale price
$63 Avg asking lease rate
7,219 SF Avg unit lease size
11,694 SF Avg building size for sale
5.94% Average cap rate

San Rafael's Demographic Profile

San Rafael has 22,628 households and a median income of $103,082, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 58,964
# Households 22,628
Median age 44
Median household income $103,082
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,055
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Rafael $449 22,415 SF 8.73%
Greenbrae $464 16,671 SF 8.73%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Rafael $339 11,551 SF 6.45%
San Anselmo $563 3,250 SF 6.08%
Greenbrae $312 7,969 SF 6.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
San Rafael $429 6,603 SF
San Anselmo $472 4,582 SF
Greenbrae $472 6,498 SF
Kentfield $822 5,386 SF
Larkspur $822 5,386 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Rafael $606 4,792 SF 5.82%
San Anselmo $640 3,338 SF 5.80%
Greenbrae $589 4,184 SF 5.82%
Corte Madera $1,226 8,450 SF 5.67%
Woodacre $87 10,075 SF 6.41%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Rafael

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

San Anselmo Inn

San Anselmo, CA 94960

  • 8,532 SF Hospitality
  • 9.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,650,000
For Sale

129 Jordan St

San Rafael, CA 94901

  • 2,986 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,120,000
For Sale

97 Louise St

San Rafael, CA 94901

  • 10,241 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

1714 4th St

San Rafael, CA 94901

  • 8,380 SF Retail Building
  • $4,200,000
For Sale

709 C Street

San Rafael, CA 94901

  • 6,602 SF Multifamily
  • $5,670,000
For Sale

15 San Rafael Ave

San Anselmo, CA 94960

  • 4,808 SF Multifamily
  • 4.21% Cap Rate
  • $4,000,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Rafael $476 11,694 SF
San Anselmo $638 3,625 SF
Ross $441 10,646 SF
Greenbrae $478 10,403 SF
Kentfield $623 17,851 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
San Rafael 58,964 22,628 44 $103,082 3 11,055 -3%
San Anselmo 12,341 5,035 50 $153,086 2 1,626 -3%
Ross 2,062 706 48 $238,902 3 86 -6%
Greenbrae 12,748 5,354 51 $133,225 2 2,166 -2%
Kentfield 6,519 2,456 49 $203,600 3 613 -2%

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

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

San Rafael 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 Rafael?

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

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

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

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

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