Sunnyvale, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$787 per SF Avg asking sale price
$50 per SF Avg asking lease rate
21,412 SF Avg unit lease size
31,755 SF Avg building size for sale
5.47% Average cap rate

Sunnyvale's Demographic Profile

Sunnyvale has 56,509 households and a median income of $171,639, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 151,084
# Households 56,509
Median age 38
Median household income $171,639
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 32,038
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sunnyvale $775 14,881 SF 7.60%
Mountain View $911 8,077 SF 6.50%
Santa Clara $652 22,370 SF 7.60%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sunnyvale $627 13,879 SF 6.50%
Mountain View $710 11,766 SF 6.50%
Palo Alto $471 13,955 SF 5.58%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sunnyvale $1,332 17,649 SF
Mountain View $771 15,388 SF
Santa Clara $1,053 17,093 SF
Los Altos $1,798 3,000 SF
Los Altos Hills $1,798 2,500 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sunnyvale $561 8,701 SF 5.25%
Mountain View $634 7,438 SF 5.80%
Santa Clara $529 6,928 SF 5.25%
Los Altos $820 3,261 SF 5.80%
Palo Alto $842 11,268 SF 5.80%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sunnyvale

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

El Markay Apartment

Mountain View, CA 94043

  • 9,971 SF Multifamily
  • 5.25% Cap Rate
  • $5,580,000
For Sale

925 Pomeroy Ave

Santa Clara, CA 95051

  • 12,870 SF Multifamily
  • $7,500,000
For Sale

Cloverdale Apartments

Mountain View, CA 94043

  • 11,652 SF Multifamily
  • 4.87% Cap Rate
  • $5,790,000
For Sale

511 Walker Dr

Mountain View, CA 94043

  • 6,048 SF Multifamily
  • 5.16% Cap Rate
  • $3,995,000
For Sale

Sunnyvale Car Spa - Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

  • 2,000 SF Retail Building
  • $9,000,000
For Sale

10178 Alpine Dr

Cupertino, CA 95014

  • 3,136 SF Multifamily
  • $3,300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sunnyvale $787 31,755 SF
Alviso $367 44,532 SF
Mountain View $791 31,821 SF
Santa Clara $693 33,678 SF
Los Altos $1,072 2,707 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sunnyvale 151,084 56,509 38 $171,639 3 32,038 -3%
Alviso 1,418 403 40 $115,499 3 148 -13%
Mountain View 87,536 36,392 38 $172,116 2 22,797 -1%
Santa Clara 126,841 46,683 37 $158,769 3 28,064 -3%
Los Altos 29,896 10,403 48 $245,147 3 2,067 -4%

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

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

Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?

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

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

How does Sunnyvale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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