Santa Rosa, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Santa Rosa's Demographic Profile

Santa Rosa has 66,510 households and a median income of $92,978, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 174,543
# Households 66,510
Median age 43
Median household income $92,978
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 30,249
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Rosa $235 14,327 SF 9.04%
Windsor $308 4,092 SF 9.04%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Rosa $232 25,971 SF 9.15%
Rohnert Park $234 18,748 SF 6.39%
Windsor $257 23,671 SF 7.04%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Santa Rosa $332 13,308 SF
Rohnert Park $355 22,871 SF
Cotati $334 27,086 SF
Windsor $425 3,468 SF
Penngrove $333 10,500 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Rosa $361 11,773 SF 7.38%
Rohnert Park $306 21,718 SF 6.25%
Cotati $426 21,718 SF 6.25%
Windsor $392 2,759 SF 5.73%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Santa Rosa

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

Warehouse / Flex Building for Sale

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

  • 14,384 SF Flex Building
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

811 Davis St

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

  • 2,459 SF Multifamily
  • $1,095,000
For Sale

1155 Evans Dr

Santa Rosa, CA 95405

  • 5,400 SF Multifamily
  • $1,495,000
For Sale

Auction - Target Shadow Shopping Center

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

  • 142,767 SF Retail Building
  • $4,000,000
For Sale

433 Sonoma Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

  • 10,015 SF Multifamily
  • 5.65% Cap Rate
  • $3,995,000
For Sale

1700 Piner Rd

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

  • 10,099 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size 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 Rosa pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Santa Rosa $284 18,200 SF
Rohnert Park $305 17,713 SF
Cotati $321 21,256 SF
Windsor $307 11,056 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Santa Rosa

For Sale

623 Aston Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

  • 13,868 SF Multifamily
  • 6.38% Cap Rate
  • $1,900,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fulton 396 135 47 $107,353 3 46 -9%
Cotati 7,643 3,075 42 $92,148 3 1,345 -1%
Windsor 25,780 8,939 44 $130,220 3 2,119 -2%

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

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

Santa Rosa 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 Rosa?

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

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

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

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

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