Santa Clara, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$553 Avg asking sale price
$106 Avg asking lease rate
18,234 SF Avg unit lease size
41,327 SF Avg building size for sale
5.09% Average cap rate

Santa Clara's Demographic Profile

Santa Clara has 46,683 households and a median income of $158,769, 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 126,841
# Households 46,683
Median age 37
Median household income $158,769
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 28,064
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Clara $544 24,681 SF 7.60%
Sunnyvale $835 13,502 SF 7.60%
Campbell $723 5,665 SF 6.37%
Mountain View $880 7,717 SF 4.56%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sunnyvale $665 12,352 SF 5.00%
Campbell $510 18,577 SF 4.68%
Mountain View $1,174 11,389 SF 5.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Santa Clara $691 17,990 SF
Sunnyvale $699 21,906 SF
Campbell $776 17,386 SF
Mountain View $741 16,986 SF
Cupertino $490 7,092 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Clara $522 5,545 SF 5.52%
Sunnyvale $594 9,825 SF 4.82%
Campbell $477 6,767 SF 5.37%
Mountain View $651 7,908 SF 5.80%
Cupertino $713 6,720 SF 3.60%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Santa Clara

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

225 N Bascom Ave

San Jose, CA 95128

  • 6,868 SF Retail Building
  • $3,175,000
For Sale

42 Bonaventura Dr

San Jose, CA 95134

  • 11,400 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,200,000
For Sale

2351 Sutter Ave

Santa Clara, CA 95050

  • 4,280 SF Multifamily
  • 4.34% Cap Rate
  • $2,388,000
For Sale

3531 Alden Way

San Jose, CA 95117

  • 6,900 SF Multifamily
  • 5.52% Cap Rate
  • $3,400,000
For Sale

3433-3435 Stevens Creek Blvd

San Jose, CA 95117

  • 3,025 SF Retail Building
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

Scott Plaza

Santa Clara, CA 95050

  • 6,600 SF Retail Building
  • 5.45% Cap Rate
  • $3,799,950

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Santa Clara $553 41,327 SF
Sunnyvale $670 31,469 SF
Alviso $367 54,575 SF
Campbell $650 27,769 SF
Mountain View $788 34,641 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Santa Clara 126,841 46,683 37 $158,769 3 28,064 -3%
Sunnyvale 151,084 56,509 38 $171,639 3 32,038 -3%
Alviso 1,418 403 40 $115,499 3 148 -13%
Campbell 39,919 15,775 41 $134,388 2 8,128 -4%
Mountain View 87,536 36,392 38 $172,116 2 22,797 -1%

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

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

Santa Clara 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 Clara?

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

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

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

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

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