Sylmar, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$647 Avg asking sale price
$1,259 Avg asking lease rate
18,290 SF Avg unit lease size
18,812 SF Avg building size for sale
6.38% Average cap rate

Sylmar's Demographic Profile

Sylmar has 24,272 households and a median income of $85,559, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 91,216
# Households 24,272
Median age 38
Median household income $85,559
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,262
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sylmar $350 56,165 SF 8.89%
San Fernando $377 20,285 SF 5.92%
Pacoima $363 19,262 SF 5.92%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sylmar $451 15,489 SF 8.46%
Lake View Terrace $395 14,317 SF 3.27%
Canyon Country $329 39,621 SF 7.40%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sylmar $531 5,292 SF
San Fernando $369 3,793 SF
Lake View Terrace $474 1,792 SF
Sunland $462 2,007 SF
Canyon Country $410 32,033 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sylmar $470 9,405 SF 8.00%
San Fernando $380 10,625 SF 6.69%
Lake View Terrace $310 20,424 SF 5.73%
Sunland $2,367 5,342 SF 5.19%
Canyon Country $446 7,427 SF 5.16%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sylmar

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

Fully Entitled Permit Ready Opportunity Zone

Pacoima, CA 91331

  • 0.44 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

12772 San Fernando Rd

Sylmar, CA 91342

  • 143,529 SF Industrial Building
  • $53,823,375
For Sale

7323 Valmont St

Tujunga, CA 91042

  • 6,114 SF Multifamily
  • 4.26% Cap Rate
  • $2,695,000
For Sale

7161-7165 Foothill Blvd

Tujunga, CA

  • $899,000
For Sale

12215 San Fernando Rd

Sylmar, CA 91342

  • 4,549 SF Multifamily
  • 5.33% Cap Rate
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

206 Harps St

San Fernando, CA 91340

  • 4,058 SF Multifamily
  • 5.13% Cap Rate
  • $1,550,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sylmar $459 18,812 SF
San Fernando $425 16,281 SF
Fair Oaks Ranch $231 46,089 SF
Lake View Terrace $405 12,865 SF
Sunland $665 3,610 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sylmar 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 Sylmar or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sylmar 91,216 24,272 38 $85,559 4 8,262 -4%
San Fernando 22,046 5,797 37 $67,285 4 2,789 -5%
Fair Oaks Ranch 42,123 13,395 38 $104,034 3 5,230 -5%
Lake View Terrace 7,120 1,916 41 $101,334 4 371 -4%
Sunland 20,195 7,270 46 $100,354 3 2,308 -4%

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

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

Sylmar 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 Sylmar?

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

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

How does Sylmar compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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