Seal Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$678 Avg asking sale price
$30 Avg asking lease rate
9,343 SF Avg unit lease size
27,349 SF Avg building size for sale
5.58% Average cap rate

Seal Beach's Demographic Profile

Seal Beach has 13,027 households and a median income of $76,164, 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 24,580
# Households 13,027
Median age 63
Median household income $76,164
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,348
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Seal Beach $382 18,972 SF 5.16%
Cypress $351 42,111 SF 5.81%
Huntington Beach $409 14,293 SF 5.16%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Seal Beach $857 38,172 SF
Sunset Beach $880 50,691 SF
Westminster $673 11,017 SF
Cypress $983 16,699 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Seal Beach $627 7,312 SF 4.70%
Los Alamitos $704 7,157 SF 4.37%
Westminster $470 47,590 SF 5.43%
Cypress $503 7,780 SF 5.20%
Huntington Beach $563 16,920 SF 5.43%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Seal Beach

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

Peter's Landing

Huntington Beach, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 6.82% Cap Rate
  • $51,500,000
For Sale

76 62nd Pl

Long Beach, CA 90803

  • 2,374 SF Retail Building
  • $2,600,000
For Sale

Bailey Properties

Garden Grove, CA

  • 4.37% Cap Rate
  • $4,590,000
For Sale

22,806 SF on 1.1 Acre Corner Lot

Huntington Beach, CA

  • Industrial Building
  • $9,008,000
For Sale

5421 Argosy Ave

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 36,354 SF Industrial Building
  • $10,869,846
For Sale

PRICE REDUCED | 13k SF Premium Warehouse

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 13,300 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,800,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Seal Beach pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Seal Beach $678 27,349 SF
Sunset Beach $2,223 30,714 SF
Los Alamitos $479 19,949 SF
Westminster $497 26,583 SF
Cypress $609 18,624 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Seal Beach 24,580 13,027 63 $76,164 2 3,348 -1%
Sunset Beach 951 494 55 $108,413 2 231 -11%
Los Alamitos 11,720 4,209 40 $96,900 3 2,255 -1%
Westminster 89,078 26,369 43 $73,010 3 12,816 -1%
Cypress 48,490 15,909 43 $114,802 3 5,211 -1%

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

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Is Seal Beach a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach?

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

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

How does Seal Beach compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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