For Sale
San Rafael, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$464 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$37 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
4,695 SF
Avg unit lease size
9,341 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.80%
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 | $440 | 13,335 SF | 8.79% |
| Greenbrae | $479 | 17,507 SF | 8.79% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | $384 | 7,318 SF | 6.45% |
| San Anselmo | $399 | 3,250 SF | 6.08% |
| Greenbrae | $401 | 8,923 SF | 6.08% |
| Larkspur | $251 | 26,657 SF | 4.95% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | $426 | 7,079 SF |
| San Anselmo | $458 | 4,582 SF |
| Greenbrae | $481 | 6,710 SF |
| Kentfield | $817 | 5,386 SF |
| Larkspur | $612 | 12,200 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | $554 | 6,120 SF | 5.98% |
| San Anselmo | $591 | 4,601 SF | 5.80% |
| Greenbrae | $536 | 6,148 SF | 5.98% |
| Kentfield | $446 | 8,936 SF | 4.91% |
| Larkspur | $722 | 7,227 SF | 5.67% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in San Rafael
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 Rafael pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | $464 | 9,341 SF |
| San Anselmo | $584 | 4,151 SF |
| Ross | $400 | 16,038 SF |
| Greenbrae | $475 | 11,557 SF |
| Kentfield | $889 | 16,365 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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