Santa Ana, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$521 Avg asking sale price
$59 Avg asking lease rate
14,803 SF Avg unit lease size
16,192 SF Avg building size for sale
5.31% Average cap rate

Santa Ana's Demographic Profile

Santa Ana has 74,187 households and a median income of $80,804, 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 298,687
# Households 74,187
Median age 35
Median household income $80,804
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 41,025
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Ana $549 16,442 SF 6.64%
Irvine $611 14,098 SF 4.80%
Costa Mesa $757 9,409 SF 6.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Ana $397 16,763 SF 6.66%
Tustin $432 27,255 SF 6.66%
Irvine $541 48,503 SF 6.66%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Santa Ana $511 11,784 SF
Tustin $501 23,429 SF
North Tustin $649 6,930 SF
Irvine $885 21,001 SF
Costa Mesa $970 13,949 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Ana $434 21,095 SF 6.91%
Tustin $419 7,594 SF 6.91%
Irvine $335 88,239 SF 7.10%
Costa Mesa $743 8,431 SF 5.72%
Fountain Valley $597 32,783 SF 4.75%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Santa Ana

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

El Vaquero Mexican Grill & Event Center

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 20,291 SF Retail Building
  • 5.11% Cap Rate
  • $11,000,000
For Sale

Rolling Arts Auto Museum and Recording Studio

Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • 15,212 SF Flex Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $6,425,000
For Sale

137 S Prospect Ave

Tustin, CA 92780

  • 3,280 SF Office Building
  • $2,391,000
For Sale

Bldg C

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • 4,800 SF Office Building
  • $2,760,000
For Sale

Executive Guild

Santa Ana, CA 92705

  • 4,235 SF Office Building
  • $2,329,250
For Sale

Bishop Apartments

Santa Ana, CA 92703

  • 15,873 SF Multifamily
  • 6.46% Cap Rate
  • $5,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size 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 Santa Ana pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Santa Ana $521 16,192 SF
Tustin $581 20,420 SF
North Tustin $387 24,301 SF
Irvine $594 30,451 SF
Costa Mesa $798 12,011 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Santa Ana 298,687 74,187 35 $80,804 4 41,025 -2%
North Tustin 24,280 8,088 47 $171,863 3 983 -2%
Costa Mesa 110,265 41,411 38 $100,065 3 25,547 -1%

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

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Is Santa Ana a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

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

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

How does Santa Ana compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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