Universal City, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$272 Avg asking sale price
$15 Avg asking lease rate
9,555 SF Avg unit lease size
21,660 SF Avg building size for sale
6.69% Average cap rate

Universal City's Demographic Profile

Universal City has 7,774 households and a median income of $64,500, 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 19,386
# Households 7,774
Median age 37
Median household income $64,500
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,397
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Universal City $307 7,233 SF 6.85%
Schertz $422 23,144 SF 6.85%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Universal City $284 20,330 SF
Schertz $257 12,746 SF
Live Oak $362 7,745 SF
Converse $760 4,577 SF
Cibolo $250 10,060 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Universal City $187 5,324 SF 6.66%
Live Oak $156 6,315 SF 6.66%
Converse $126 3,455 SF 6.50%
Windcrest $228 2,450 SF 5.91%
Alamo Heights $284 4,363 SF 6.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Universal City

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

Napa Portfolio

  • Retail Building
  • 6.93% Cap Rate
  • $15,789,854
For Sale

2301 Pat Booker Rd

Universal City, TX 78148

  • 7,745 SF Retail Building
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

Medical | 10 Yr. Absolute NNN Lease | 3% Inc.

Schertz, TX 78154

  • 12,465 SF Office Building
  • 6.85% Cap Rate
  • $3,821,387
For Sale

609 Pat Booker Rd

Universal City, TX 78148

  • 3,180 SF Retail Building
  • 2.40% Cap Rate
  • $700,000
For Sale

C1 E Loop 1604 Fwy

Universal City, TX 78148

  • 3.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,477,337
For Sale

13109 Reid Mdws

San Antonio, TX 78233

  • 5,324 SF Multifamily
  • 6.66% Cap Rate
  • $995,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Universal City $272 21,660 SF
Schertz $486 174,555 SF
Live Oak $170 14,733 SF
Converse $379 25,513 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Universal City 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 Universal City or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Universal City 19,386 7,774 37 $64,500 3 3,397 4%
Schertz 45,377 16,065 39 $94,798 3 3,465 13%
Live Oak 16,075 6,397 39 $73,907 3 2,422 5%
Selma 11,707 4,373 36 $90,870 3 1,733 10%
Converse 23,001 7,763 35 $76,055 3 2,390 5%

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

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

Universal City 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 Universal City?

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

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

How does Universal City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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