Thousand Palms, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Thousand Palms's Demographic Profile

Thousand Palms has 3,366 households and a median income of $56,904, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 8,994
# Households 3,366
Median age 47
Median household income $56,904
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 811
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cathedral City $264 17,897 SF 7.23%
Palm Desert $285 15,273 SF 6.67%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Thousand Palms $698 14,003 SF
Rancho Mirage $458 15,091 SF
Cathedral City $372 56,324 SF
Desert Hot Springs $702 4,545 SF
Palm Desert $440 10,725 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rancho Mirage $255 9,490 SF 6.00%
Cathedral City $291 6,574 SF 6.00%
Desert Hot Springs $309 4,186 SF 5.03%
Palm Desert $370 3,986 SF 8.95%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Thousand Palms

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

Palm Desert Healthcare Facility

Palm Desert, CA 92211

  • 6,963 SF Office Building
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

Dutch Bros | Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert, CA 92211

  • 950 SF Retail Building
  • 4.35% Cap Rate
  • $2,965,000
For Sale

Vista Mine

Thousand Palms, CA 92276

  • 40 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

Spyder Circle Land - Parcel 23

Palm Desert, CA 92211

  • 0.46 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $350,000
For Sale

Bldg L

Palm Desert, CA 92211

  • 2,580 SF Office Building
  • $1,161,000
For Sale

31065 Plantation Dr

Thousand Palms, CA 92276

  • 16,262 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,150,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Thousand Palms $424 35,859 SF
Rancho Mirage $441 14,775 SF
Cathedral City $293 51,457 SF
Desert Hot Springs $359 126,984 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Thousand Palms 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 Thousand Palms or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Thousand Palms 8,994 3,366 47 $56,904 3 811 7%
Rancho Mirage 27,618 13,994 66 $101,327 2 2,569 14%
Cathedral City 56,318 20,113 42 $61,469 3 7,327 7%
Desert Hot Springs 35,805 11,387 34 $42,924 3 5,618 6%
Sky Valley 2,270 881 49 $42,500 2 178 2%

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

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

Thousand Palms 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 Thousand Palms?

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

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

How does Thousand Palms compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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