Commercial Real Estate Market in Arcadia, CA
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: September 30
75 active listings and 1,315 off-market properties in Arcadia, CA. Commercial property asks $363/SF to buy and $34.36/SF/Yr to lease.
Market Trends
Arcadia, CA spans 11.9 square miles in Los Angeles County, California. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 30 September 2026.
Office
Office space in Arcadia, CA asks $305/SF to buy. Vacancy runs 20.8% across the West region in 2025, up from 11% in 2019.
Average Sale Price $/SF
Listings
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Retail
Retail space in Arcadia, CA asks $510/SF to buy. Vacancy runs 5.8% across the West region in 2025, down from 7% in 2020.
Average Sale Price $/SF
Listings
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Arcadia, CA runs 7.9% across the West region in 2025, up from 3.7% in 2019. Nearly 3.2x the 2022 low of 2.5%.
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Multifamily
Multifamily space in Arcadia, CA asks $330/SF to buy. Vacancy runs 8.6% across the West region in 2025, up from 7% in 2022.
Average Sale Price $/SF
Listings
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 70.6%
- Open space 11%
- Commercial 4.8%
- Civic 4.5%
- Industrial 2.4%
- Mixed use 2.1%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Low Density Residential Zone
Low Density Residential Zone
High Density Residential Zone
Open Space Outdoor Recreation Zone
Low Density Residential Zone
Arcadia, CA zones 5,861 acres across 29 districts. Commercial zoning covers 4.8% of zoned land, residential 70.6%, open space 11% and industrial 2.4%. The largest single district is Low Density Residential Zone at 31.5%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 7.3% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
High Density Residential Zone (R-3)
E. R-3 High Density Residential Zone. The R-3 zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of medium- to high-density residential development and accessory uses compatible with the residential use of the zone. Types of dwelling units include single- unit attached, townhomes, condominiums, and apartment structures at a density of 20 to 40 units per acre. T…
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Arcadia, CA has 65,753 residents in 24,063 households. Density runs 5,509 people per square mile. Median household income here is $114,273 and median gross rent $2,135 a month.
65,753
Population
24,063
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
11.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,509
Density / Sq Mi
$114,273
Median Household Income
$59,629
Median Earnings
$2,135
Median Rent
$1,209,964
Median Home Value
Tools
Lease vs Buy Breakeven
At $34.36/SF/Yr lease vs $363/SF buy → buying wins if held > 1.6 years.
The comparison uses county-wide sale comps against Arcadia asking rents, so the implied 9.5% gross yield is computed off asking rents rather than a closed-deal cap-rate benchmark. Assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% a year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost, 2% closing plus 5% selling costs, and a 3% annual rent escalator.
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | $363 (county avg) | — |
| Temple City | $363 (county avg) | — |
| San Gabriel | $363 (county avg) | $26.30 |
Commercial property in Arcadia, CA asks $363/SF. The 3 bordering markets run from $363/SF in Monrovia to $363/SF in Monrovia, and the city sits in line with their $363/SF median.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Arcadia?
Commercial property in Arcadia, CA asks an average of $363 per square foot. The 3 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $608/SF. Retail carries the highest asking price at $510/SF.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Arcadia?
Asking lease rates in Arcadia, CA average $34.36 per square foot per year.
Is it cheaper to lease or buy commercial space in Arcadia?
Buying beats leasing in Arcadia, CA if the property is held longer than 1.6 years, comparing $34.36/SF/Yr asking rent with $363/SF asking price. The model assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% of value per year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost on the cash and a 3% annual rent escalator.
How does Arcadia compare to nearby markets on price?
Arcadia, CA asks $363/SF against $363/SF in Monrovia, $363/SF in Temple City and $363/SF in San Gabriel.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Arcadia?
Arcadia, CA zones 5,861 acres across 29 districts, of which 4.8% is commercial and 2.4% industrial. The largest single district is Low Density Residential Zone at 31.5% of zoned land. Residential zoning covers 70.6% and open space 11%.
Where does Realmo's Arcadia market data come from?
Realmo compiles Arcadia, CA figures from 5 recent recorded sales, 31 active sale listings, 44 active lease listings, 1,315 tracked off-market properties, the current Arcadia zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 30 September 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 31 active for-sale and 44 active for-lease listings in Arcadia, CA. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Price per square foot
- The county-level $/SF blends closed sales aggregated over the trailing months of available data, not a single day's snapshot — it can differ from any one month's own median.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 5,861 zoned acres across 29 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 30 September 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- the lease-vs-buy comparison mixes county-wide sale comps with city asking rents, office vacancy is reported at West region level, retail vacancy is reported at West region level and industrial vacancy is reported at West region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 30 September 2026 · report a data issue
