Santa Paula, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$626 Avg asking sale price
$11,264 Avg asking lease rate
44,379 SF Avg unit lease size
19,459 SF Avg building size for sale
6.00% Average cap rate

Santa Paula's Demographic Profile

Santa Paula has 8,922 households and a median income of $71,422, 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 30,792
# Households 8,922
Median age 36
Median household income $71,422
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,248
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ventura $464 17,528 SF 8.00%
Oxnard $348 12,605 SF 6.46%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Paula $738 37,326 SF 6.00%
Ventura $473 16,413 SF 6.02%
Ojai $690 2,175 SF 4.13%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Santa Paula $222 5,608 SF
Ventura $502 6,136 SF
Ojai $814 4,886 SF
Oxnard $400 14,197 SF
Camarillo $597 9,581 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ventura $438 8,171 SF 8.00%
Oxnard $336 26,777 SF 5.90%
Port Hueneme $351 8,700 SF 5.90%
Simi Valley $454 8,808 SF 4.38%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Santa Paula

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

4104 Wheeler Canyon Rd

Santa Paula, CA 93060

  • 634 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $1,600,000
For Sale

3739 Wheeler Canyon Rd

Santa Paula, CA 93060

  • 1,794 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $3,300,000
For Sale

Rancho Santa Paula

Santa Paula, CA 93060

  • 858 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $2,115,000
For Sale

6.00% CAP Sale-Leaseback Opportunity

Santa Paula, CA 93060

  • 40,081 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $9,700,000
For Sale

738 E Santa Paula St

Santa Paula, CA 93060

  • 10,593 SF Retail Building
  • $1,595,000
For Sale

100 and 106 E. Santa Maria Street

Santa Paula, CA

  • $8,736,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Santa Paula $626 19,459 SF
Somis $447 230,078 SF
Saticoy $1,194 5,154 SF
Meiners Oaks $780 2,300 SF
Oak View $728 1,368 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Santa Paula 30,792 8,922 36 $71,422 3 4,248 -1%
Somis 2,910 826 39 $113,473 3 288 -8%
Saticoy 671 246 42 $67,008 3 96 -2%
Meiners Oaks 3,535 1,367 47 $92,681 3 471 -2%
Oak View 5,683 2,095 45 $101,008 3 561 -2%

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

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

Santa Paula 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 Paula?

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

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

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

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

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