For Sale
Santa Clara, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$544
Avg asking sale price
$39
Avg asking lease rate
14,834 SF
Avg unit lease size
33,880 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.16%
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 | $538 | 24,716 SF | 7.60% |
| Sunnyvale | $827 | 14,194 SF | 7.60% |
| Campbell | $721 | 5,777 SF | 4.68% |
| Mountain View | $1,471 | 8,384 SF | 6.50% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale | $677 | 13,029 SF | 6.50% |
| Campbell | $476 | 18,023 SF | 4.68% |
| Mountain View | $842 | 11,026 SF | 6.50% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | $670 | 17,093 SF |
| Sunnyvale | $699 | 17,649 SF |
| Campbell | $754 | 19,362 SF |
| Mountain View | $851 | 16,062 SF |
| Cupertino | $490 | 7,092 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | $484 | 6,998 SF | 5.25% |
| Sunnyvale | $609 | 8,582 SF | 5.25% |
| Campbell | $472 | 8,243 SF | 5.18% |
| Mountain View | $710 | 7,160 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.
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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 | $544 | 33,880 SF |
| Sunnyvale | $697 | 32,570 SF |
| Alviso | $376 | 49,857 SF |
| Campbell | $654 | 28,680 SF |
| Mountain View | $1,238 | 33,836 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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