San Ysidro, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

San Ysidro's Demographic Profile

San Ysidro has 7,326 households and a median income of $59,552, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 27,563
# Households 7,326
Median age 35
Median household income $59,552
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,842
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chula Vista $889 7,161 SF 6.93%
National City $1,430 10,409 SF 6.21%
Bonita $415 25,078 SF 6.21%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chula Vista $349 34,766 SF 5.53%
Coronado $1,506 664 SF 3.40%
Spring Valley $452 2,210 SF 2.69%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Imperial Beach $593 6,547 SF
Chula Vista $829 11,616 SF
National City $911 11,941 SF
Bonita $415 25,078 SF
Coronado $398 5,177 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Ysidro $342 27,912 SF 6.72%
Imperial Beach $538 5,906 SF 6.06%
Chula Vista $573 9,319 SF 6.72%
National City $605 5,035 SF 6.72%
Coronado $748 53,743 SF 5.72%

Commercial Properties For Sale in San Ysidro

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

Border Commerce Center

  • $18,948,000
For Sale

Bulk Townhomes Operating as Apartments

San Ysidro, CA 92173

  • 31,020 SF Multifamily
  • 5.03% Cap Rate
  • $9,250,000
For Sale

Church's Chicken

San Diego, CA 92154

  • 1,228 SF Retail Building
  • 4.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,907,000
For Sale

Benton Apartments

San Diego, CA 92154

  • 17,500 SF Multifamily
  • 6.72% Cap Rate
  • $6,200,000
For Sale

Vista del Pacifico

San Ysidro, CA 92173

  • 35,217 SF Multifamily
  • 6.32% Cap Rate
  • $13,200,000
For Sale

Boulevard at 165

San Ysidro, CA 92173

  • 7,617 SF Retail Building
  • $4,099,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether San Ysidro pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
San Ysidro $450 38,319 SF
Imperial Beach $520 5,455 SF
Chula Vista $630 22,135 SF
National City $647 10,665 SF
Bonita $633 18,198 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
San Ysidro 27,563 7,326 35 $59,552 4 4,842 -2%
Imperial Beach 25,987 9,352 37 $72,739 3 6,396 -1%
Chula Vista 273,634 83,298 37 $100,313 3 35,052 -1%
National City 54,970 16,399 37 $56,851 3 11,053 -1%
Bonita 12,562 4,163 43 $113,477 3 1,148 -2%

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

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

San Ysidro 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 Ysidro?

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

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

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

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

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