Walnut, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Walnut's Demographic Profile

Walnut has 8,274 households and a median income of $125,432, 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 26,789
# Households 8,274
Median age 47
Median household income $125,432
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,401
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Diamond Bar $506 8,378 SF 6.81%
West Covina $468 11,551 SF 6.97%
City Of Industry $474 8,869 SF 6.81%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Walnut $737 21,953 SF 7.50%
Diamond Bar $817 20,059 SF 7.50%
Rowland Heights $367 38,420 SF 6.68%
West Covina $385 25,985 SF 6.68%
City Of Industry $404 35,609 SF 6.68%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Walnut $1,017 3,292 SF
Diamond Bar $979 7,049 SF
Rowland Heights $912 18,799 SF
West Covina $560 14,303 SF
City Of Industry $742 23,268 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rowland Heights $318 35,137 SF 5.45%
West Covina $321 21,139 SF 6.53%
City Of Industry $369 14,712 SF 5.74%
Covina $290 18,059 SF 5.92%
Pomona $378 5,258 SF 7.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Walnut

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

Nogales Medical Plaza

West Covina, CA 91792

  • 72,000 SF Office Building
  • $580,000
For Sale

Otterbein Business Park

Rowland Heights, CA

  • Industrial Building
  • 6.68% Cap Rate
  • $1,595,000
For Sale

19935 & 19939 Valley Blvd

Walnut, CA 91789

  • 2,139 SF Retail Building
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

Popeyes | 20 Year Lease | 30 Unit Franchisee

Diamond Bar, CA 91789

  • 2,718 SF Retail Building
  • 4.75% Cap Rate
  • $3,475,000
For Sale

19821 Valley Blvd

Walnut, CA 91789

  • 2,344 SF Retail Building
  • $2,299,000
For Sale

3531 Pomona Blvd

Pomona, CA 91768

  • 1,500 SF Industrial Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $4,300,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Walnut $1,110 16,774 SF
Diamond Bar $755 14,956 SF
Rowland Heights $527 31,185 SF
West Covina $439 21,640 SF
City Of Industry $538 27,038 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Walnut 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 Walnut or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Walnut 26,789 8,274 47 $125,432 3 1,401 -4%
Diamond Bar 53,415 17,491 45 $107,062 3 4,520 -3%
Rowland Heights 45,669 14,013 44 $85,439 3 5,416 -3%
West Covina 102,482 31,052 40 $94,001 3 12,318 -4%
City Of Industry 182 52 40 $110,000 3 35 -4%

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

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

Walnut 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 Walnut?

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

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

How does Walnut compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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