Sonoma, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$571 Avg asking sale price
$35 Avg asking lease rate
6,765 SF Avg unit lease size
15,212 SF Avg building size for sale
5.63% Average cap rate

Sonoma's Demographic Profile

Sonoma has 5,367 households and a median income of $105,075, 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 11,530
# Households 5,367
Median age 54
Median household income $105,075
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,256
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sonoma $610 2,781 SF 3.65%
Agua Caliente $610 2,781 SF 3.65%
Novato $404 10,745 SF 6.36%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
American Canyon $343 16,866 SF 9.96%
Vallejo $268 41,536 SF 9.96%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sonoma $543 5,425 SF
Agua Caliente $508 5,851 SF
Boyes Hot Springs $314 5,656 SF
Glen Ellen $369 18,354 SF
Penngrove $333 10,500 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Novato $305 15,909 SF 5.71%
American Canyon $303 15,269 SF 11.53%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sonoma

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

75 Fremont Dr

Sonoma, CA 95476

  • 6,350 SF Retail Building
  • $2,495,000
For Sale

Sonoma Lofts - Unit #10

Sonoma, CA 95476

  • 913 SF Office Building
  • $595,000
For Sale

Food & Protein Processing Facility for Sale

Sonoma, CA 95476

  • 10,727 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

462 W Napa St

Sonoma, CA 95476

  • 3,933 SF Office Building
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

414 W Napa St

Sonoma, CA 95476

  • 6,008 SF Office Building
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

450-452 1st St

Sonoma, CA 95476

  • 7,011 SF Retail Building
  • $943,569 - $1,170,666

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sonoma $571 15,212 SF
Agua Caliente $559 14,530 SF
Boyes Hot Springs $442 4,282 SF
Fetters Hot Springs $395 3,266 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sonoma 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 Sonoma or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sonoma 11,530 5,367 54 $105,075 2 2,256 1%
Agua Caliente 33,909 14,479 51 $106,123 2 5,625 -1%
El Verano 3,545 1,303 44 $103,136 3 606 -3%
Boyes Hot Springs 6,056 2,238 42 $99,038 3 1,033 -1%
Fetters Hot Springs 3,050 1,070 40 $99,644 3 509 -1%

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

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

Sonoma 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 Sonoma?

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

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

How does Sonoma compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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