Stockton, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

What Are Current Commercial Real Estate Benchmarks in Stockton?

Stockton commercial properties are averaging $199 per square foot to buy and $1,130 per square foot to lease, with cap rates near 6.65% across asset types. The data below covers sale prices, lease rates, cap rates, and building sizes by property type to support early-stage market evaluation.

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Stockton's Demographic Profile

Stockton has 102,819 households and a median income of $69,559, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metrics	Value
Population	335,634
# Households	102,819
Median age	35
Median household income	$69,559
Avg household size	3
Renter-occupied housing units	50,333
5-year population change	5%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Stockton

Use the benchmarks below to set initial underwriting baselines for Stockton, typical deal size, entry costs, and cap rate ranges by asset type before evaluating individual listings.

Key Market Metrics	Value
Avg asking sale price	$199 per SF
Avg asking lease rate	$1,130 per SF
Avg unit size for lease	36,433 SF
Avg building size for sale	71,449 SF
Average cap rate	6.65%

The 6.65% average cap rate reflects current return expectations relative to Stockton pricing and deal scale. Use this alongside asking prices and lease rates to establish initial underwriting assumptions.

Commercial Properties For Sale In Stockton

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

For Sale

6653 Embarcadero Dr

Stockton, CA 95219

10,858 SF Office Building
6.01% Cap Rate
$2,100,000

For Sale

Manchester Townhomes

Stockton, CA 95207

39,280 SF Multifamily
$4,975,000

For Sale

Stockton Inn & Suites

Stockton, CA 95215

105,962 SF Hospitality
$8,000,000

For Sale

8120 Tam O Shanter Dr

Stockton, CA 95210

2,350 SF Multifamily
5.00% Cap Rate
$579,000

For Sale

512 W Harding Way

Stockton, CA 95204

3,552 SF Office Building
$499,000

For Sale

6215 Morgan Place North Stockton Ca Duplex

Stockton, CA 95219

2,022 SF Multifamily
6.00% Cap Rate
$549,999

For Sale

2384 Carpenter Rd

Stockton, CA 95206

7.50 AC Lot
1 Commercial Lot
$2,300,000

For Sale

Mayfair Apartments

Stockton, CA 95202

34,920 SF Multifamily
$1,999,999

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Stockton

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Stockton	$213	13,390 SF	10.64%
Tracy	$404	4,227 SF	6.70%
Modesto	$271	11,567 SF	8.35%
Antioch	$182	38,525 SF	6.83%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Stockton

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Stockton	$172	216,528 SF	8.66%
Modesto	$160	82,415 SF	6.80%

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Stockton

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size
Stockton	$244	13,480 SF
Lodi	$138	11,245 SF
Walnut Grove	$106	9,411 SF
Modesto	$395	14,387 SF
Antioch	$412	17,507 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Stockton

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Stockton	$182	12,198 SF	10.64%
Lodi	$259	35,324 SF	5.77%
Tracy	$327	8,870 SF	6.70%

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Stockton

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Stockton pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Average Size
Stockton	$199	71,449 SF
Lathrop	$377	53,518 SF
Manteca	$537	34,029 SF
Lodi	$191	226,204 SF

Multifamily For Sale In Stockton

Multifamily listings shown here connect market pricing and cap rate patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.

For Sale

Mayfair Apartments

Stockton, CA 95202

34,920 SF Multifamily
$1,999,999

For Sale

717 N San Joaquin St

Stockton, CA 95202

18,370 SF Multifamily
8.56% Cap Rate
$1,450,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Stockton 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 Stockton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City	Population	# Households	Age	MedianHouseholdIncome	AvgHouseholdSize	RenterOccupiedHousingUnits	FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Stockton	335,634	102,819	35	$69,559	3	50,333	5%
French Camp	1,857	504	37	$97,939	3	215	2%
Lathrop	36,068	9,750	35	$110,037	4	1,987	9%
Manteca	83,148	27,086	38	$88,065	3	9,625	5%
Lodi	70,708	25,421	38	$80,303	3	11,403	5%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Stockton

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

Stockton 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 Stockton?

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

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

How does Stockton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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