Tehachapi, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$228 Avg asking sale price
$1,381 Avg asking lease rate
9,994 SF Avg unit lease size
22,740 SF Avg building size for sale
8.88% Average cap rate

Tehachapi's Demographic Profile

Tehachapi has 3,709 households and a median income of $55,661, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 9,802
# Households 3,709
Median age 37
Median household income $55,661
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,561
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tehachapi $184 21,299 SF 8.00%
Golden Hills $259 21,299 SF 8.00%
Mojave $126 17,433 SF 8.20%
Lamont $143 9,802 SF 6.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mojave $53 18,000 SF 7.59%
Bakersfield $157 95,119 SF 7.40%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Tehachapi $298 28,067 SF
Golden Hills $298 28,067 SF
Mojave $126 17,433 SF
Lamont $1,641 2,682 SF
Neenach $288 11,737 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lamont $117 5,995 SF 9.70%
Lake Isabella $254 3,452 SF 8.01%
Bakersfield $170 24,203 SF 10.26%
Lancaster $252 24,038 SF 7.09%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Tehachapi

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

Tucker Road Commercial C 3

Tehachapi, CA 93561

  • 1.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

20031 W Valley Blvd

Tehachapi, CA 93561

  • 3,340 SF Office Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $499,000
For Sale

The Orchard Shopping Center

Tehachapi, CA

  • 6.40% Cap Rate
  • $8,565,000
For Sale

770 Tehachapi blvd

Tehachapi, CA 93561

  • 9.35 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,950,000
For Sale

410 W J St

Tehachapi, CA 93561

  • 13,888 SF Flex Building
  • $1,895,000
For Sale

Tehachapi 1,770 Acres

Tehachapi, CA 93561

  • 1,770 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $11,500,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Tehachapi $228 22,740 SF
Golden Hills $229 27,401 SF
Rosamond $229 8,725 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Tehachapi 9,802 3,709 37 $55,661 3 1,561 2%
Golden Hills 11,037 4,180 39 $97,584 3 1,169 4%
Keene 430 183 51 $126,524 2 20 6%
Rosamond 21,898 7,402 34 $72,896 3 2,398 1%

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

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

Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi?

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

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

How does Tehachapi compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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