For Sale
Santa Maria, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$433
Avg asking sale price
$20
Avg asking lease rate
8,740 SF
Avg unit lease size
15,928 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.97%
Average cap rate
Santa Maria's Demographic Profile
Santa Maria has 28,828 households and a median income of $75,694, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 108,970 |
| # Households | 28,828 |
| Median age | 31 |
| Median household income | $75,694 |
| Avg household size | 4.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 14,391 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $265 | 15,931 SF | 6.96% |
| Orcutt | $486 | 7,839 SF | 5.35% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $254 | 26,917 SF | 5.40% |
| Lompoc | $312 | 19,567 SF | 5.27% |
| Gaviota | $365 | 8,266 SF | 5.46% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $470 | 12,059 SF |
| Orcutt | $530 | 8,529 SF |
| Guadalupe | $179 | 7,800 SF |
| Lompoc | $220 | 12,827 SF |
| Arroyo Grande | $318 | 4,500 SF |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Santa Maria
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 Maria pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $433 | 15,928 SF |
| Orcutt | $461 | 6,842 SF |
| Buellton | $512 | 9,282 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Santa Maria 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 Maria or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | 108,970 | 28,828 | 31 | $75,694 | 4 | 14,391 | -1% |
| Orcutt | 31,349 | 11,252 | 41 | $104,700 | 3 | 2,574 | -1% |
| Los Alamos | 1,239 | 439 | 40 | $85,416 | 3 | 161 | -12% |
| Nipomo | 15,797 | 5,263 | 39 | $89,132 | 3 | 1,579 | -4% |
| Buellton | 4,837 | 1,815 | 41 | $108,201 | 3 | 573 | -3% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Santa Maria, 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 Maria
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Is Santa Maria a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Santa Maria 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 Maria?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Santa Maria. 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 Maria?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Santa Maria. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Santa Maria compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Santa Maria. 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 Maria acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Santa Maria, 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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