For Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$509 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$28 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
8,313 SF
Avg unit lease size
15,716 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.65%
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 | $560 | 17,319 SF | 8.88% |
| Irvine | $643 | 10,756 SF | 4.12% |
| Costa Mesa | $790 | 5,803 SF | 5.83% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | $385 | 18,830 SF | 6.65% |
| Tustin | $424 | 44,044 SF | 6.65% |
| Irvine | $535 | 47,502 SF | 6.65% |
| Costa Mesa | $523 | 13,639 SF | 6.24% |
| Fountain Valley | $426 | 17,650 SF | 6.24% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | $524 | 11,327 SF |
| Tustin | $464 | 21,523 SF |
| North Tustin | $603 | 5,900 SF |
| Irvine | $636 | 16,506 SF |
| Costa Mesa | $882 | 55,877 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | $389 | 9,318 SF | 6.91% |
| Tustin | $438 | 10,619 SF | 6.91% |
| Irvine | $335 | 88,239 SF | 7.10% |
| Costa Mesa | $651 | 7,673 SF | 5.72% |
| Fountain Valley | $597 | 21,718 SF | 4.50% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Santa Ana
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 Santa Ana pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | $509 | 15,716 SF |
| Tustin | $573 | 28,496 SF |
| North Tustin | $467 | 22,797 SF |
| Irvine | $606 | 30,491 SF |
| Costa Mesa | $779 | 25,047 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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