Ventura, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$455 Avg asking sale price
$518 Avg asking lease rate
4,819 SF Avg unit lease size
15,050 SF Avg building size for sale
5.53% Average cap rate

Ventura's Demographic Profile

Ventura has 43,247 households and a median income of $92,138, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 113,218
# Households 43,247
Median age 42
Median household income $92,138
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 19,510
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ventura $464 17,528 SF 8.00%
Oxnard $489 12,605 SF 6.46%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ventura $659 15,757 SF 6.02%
Santa Paula $738 37,326 SF 6.00%
Ojai $881 2,239 SF 4.13%
Carpinteria $279 29,007 SF 5.67%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ventura $502 6,136 SF
Santa Paula $222 5,608 SF
Ojai $814 4,886 SF
Oxnard $392 13,886 SF
Summerland $893 5,932 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ventura $445 7,605 SF 8.00%
Ojai $300 6,000 SF 4.00%
Oxnard $402 17,765 SF 5.90%
Port Hueneme $351 8,700 SF 5.90%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ventura

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

1433 Arundell Ave

Ventura, CA 93003

  • 3,945 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,550,000
For Sale

Ventura and Flint Mixed-Use

Ventura, CA 93001

  • 13,825 SF Retail Building
  • $6,250,000
For Sale

Coastal Ventura Owner-User Investment

Ventura, CA 93003

  • 3,520 SF Retail Building
  • 7.81% Cap Rate
  • $1,000,000
For Sale

88 N Oak St

Ventura, CA 93001

  • 64,245 SF Multifamily
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $885,000
For Sale

4848 Colt St

Ventura, CA 93003

  • 30,800 SF Industrial Building
  • $472,500
For Sale

2889 Bunsen Ave

Ventura, CA 93003

  • 27,192 SF Industrial Building
  • $696,400

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ventura $455 15,050 SF
Oak View $728 1,368 SF
Saticoy $1,684 5,154 SF
Santa Paula $626 19,459 SF
Ojai $590 3,296 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Ventura

For Sale

Thompson Cruz

Ventura, CA 93001

  • 19,890 SF Multifamily
  • $1,995,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ventura 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 Ventura or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Oak View 5,683 2,095 45 $101,008 3 561 -2%
Saticoy 671 246 42 $67,008 3 96 -2%
Santa Paula 30,792 8,922 36 $71,422 3 4,248 -1%
Ojai 7,177 2,958 50 $75,952 2 1,241 -2%

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

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

Ventura 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 Ventura?

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

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

How does Ventura compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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