Thousand Oaks, CA Office Overview
The Thousand Oaks real estate market includes the Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks City, and Westlake Village commercial real estate submarkets. Although the population of Thousand Oaks is less than 130,000, it is the second-largest city in Ventura County.
As of mid-2017, the Thousand Oaks market encompasses over 2.5 million square feet of existing office space in properties larger than 50,000 square feet. The commercial real estate market in Thousand Oaks, CA, receives considerable demand from business and industry due to its location just 35 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.
Thousand Oaks, CA Office Inventory Description
Once a thriving agricultural area, Thousand Oaks has become a hub for the cutting-edge high technology and biotechnology industries, earning the nickname 'The Next Silicon Valley'. As such, demand for office space in Thousand Oaks is consistently strong. While there are no office buildings in the city larger than 50,000 square feet that are rated as Class A, Class B space in Thousand Oaks equates to 2.3 million square feet, while Class C office property makes up the difference.
The Thousand Oaks Newbury Park submarket is one area of the city that attracts both office tenants and commercial real estate investors alike. Located along Highway 101 just west of the Lynn Road exit, this part of the city is home to portfolio-investment properties such as The Arbors - Building C, the Conejo Spectrum - 1525 Rancho Conejo Blvd, and 2100 Corporate Center Drive.
Thousand Oaks, CA Commercial Inventory Breakdown
Office Spaces
Total: 7,300,828 SF
By square footage range:
- 50k to 100k SF: 2,796,408 SF / 38.3% of total office
- 100k to 500k SF: 4,504,420 SF / 61.7% of total office
By class:
- Class A: 917,436 SF / 12.57% of total office
- Class B: 6,040,822 SF / 82.74% of total office
- Class C: 342,570 SF / 4.69% of total office
Top 10 Largest Office Buildings
in Thousand Oaks
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Westlake | 1 Baxter Way, 91362 | 355,000 | 1982 |
| Amgen Corporate Headquarters | 1 Amgen Center Drive, 91320 | 265,000 | 1998 |
| Lakeview Corporate Center | 112 South Lakeview Canyon Road, 91362 | 259,539 | 1987 |
| 31303 Agoura Road | 31303 Agoura Road, 91361 | 253,720 | 1981 |
| 3500 Willow Lane | 3500 Willow Lane, 91361 | 223,406 | 1986 |
| Wellpoint Thousand Oaks | 4553 La Tienda Drive, 91362 | 217,613 | 1986 |
| Conejo Corporate Campus | 2380 Conejo Spectrum Street, 91320 | 200,878 | 2001 |
| Newbury Business Park | 3525 Old Conejo Road, 91320 | 179,766 | 1981 |
| One Dole Drive | 1 Dole Drive, 91362 | 168,729 | 1999 |
| The Water Court at Westlake | 850 Hampshire Road, 91361 | 165,631 | 1980 |
Largest Office Properties Recently Completed
in Thousand Oaks
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Park Place - 3045 & 3075 Townsgate Road | 3043 Townsgate Road, 91361 | 120,934 | 2016 |
| Westlake Park Place - 3059 Townsgate Road | 3059 Townsgate Road, 91361 | 102,344 | 2015 |
| Bella Vista Professional Building | 555 Marin Street, 91360 | 43,000 | 2009 |
| Conejo Ridge Executive Center | 3045 Old Conejo Road, 91320 | 138,013 | 2008 |
| Westlake Park Place - 3011 Townsgate Road | 3011 Townsgate Road, 91361 | 102,012 | 2008 |
| Westlake Park Place - 2931 & 3027 Townsgate Road | 3027 Townsgate Road, 91361 | 70,781 | 2008 |
| Westlake Park Place - 2915 & 2945 Townsgate Road | 2945 Townsgate Road, 91361 | 65,931 | 2008 |
| 2629 Townsgate Road | 2629 Townsgate Road, 91361 | 34,000 | 2008 |
| The Vantage at Westlake | 2629 Townsgate Road, 91361 | 34,000 | 2008 |
| 3135 Old Conejo Road | 3135 Old Conejo Road, 91320 | 1,678 | 2008 |
Thousand Oaks, CA Green Office Space
With a little over 259,000 square feet of green office space in Thousand Oaks, this segment of the commercial real estate market is just beginning to grow, and the city isn't alone. The most recent National Green Building Adoption Index, completed in 2017, looked at the top 30 office markets in the U.S. and reported that over the past 12 years the overall percentage of LEED-certified and EPA Energy Star-rated office space has increased from less than 5% in 2005 to about 38% today.
While the city isn't big enough to be a top 30 office market itself, there is still green office space in Thousand Oaks. One example of a LEED-certified building is the Lakeview Corporate Center. Located in the Westlake Village commercial real estate submarket of the city, this property was constructed back in 1987 and holds a LEED Silver certification.
Thousand Oaks, CA's Top Office-Using Sectors
The Thousand Oaks office market sees consistently strong demand from top office-using sectors like the high technology, biotechnology, healthcare & education businesses, along with a variety of large corporate office users.
- High Technology – White-collar office employment in Thousand Oaks is partly created by high-tech firms such as Skyworks Solutions and Verizon Wireless;
- Biotechnology – Anthem, Inc., Amgen, and Baxter International are some of the largest employers and users of white-collar office space in Thousand Oaks;
- Healthcare & Education – The Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, California Lutheran University, and Baxalta help to drive the demand for commercial real estate in Thousand Oaks, California;
- Corporate Office – Bank of America, General Dynamics Corporation, and SAGE Publications are some of the larger corporate office users in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does office space cost in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The average office rental rate in Thousand Oaks, CA is $29.07 per square foot. Asking prices vary based on the property’s location, overall rating, amenities, proximity to restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, as well as public transport, airports and highways. Check Thousand Oaks Office Market Trends for more stats.
What is the size of available office spaces in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The Thousand Oaks, CA office market can accommodate various businesses, sporting a range of office space availabilities. The average size of office space availabilities is 52,194 square feet. If you’re just starting out as a company or as an entrepreneur, the smallest available office space in Thousand Oaks, CA is 120 square feet, while the maximum rentable space on the market now is 104,267 square feet.
How do I get office space in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Start your search for office space in Thousand Oaks, CA by using our filters that allow you to find the best space for your business needs. Filter listings by location, property size, available space or lease rate. Property pages will offer details about an office building’s rating, year built, availabilities, price per square foot and more. After drawing up a shortlist, make sure you contact the listed broker(s) to schedule a viewing and begin the negotiation process for your lease contract.
How many office listings are available in Thousand Oaks, CA?
There are 154 office listings on the Thousand Oaks, CA market. See all available office spaces for rent.
What other property types are available for lease in Thousand Oaks, CA?
In addition to traditional office spaces, commercial real estate listings on our platform also include coworking & shared office space options, retail spaces, industrial buildings, warehouses, distribution facilities, and more.
Thousand Oaks Demographics
Population
- Total Population127,873
- Male Population(49.0 %) 62,680
- Female Population(51.0 %) 65,193
- Median Age44.20
Income/Financial
- Average Household Income$145,056
- Median Household Income$109,378
- Median Income Under 25$42,730
- Median Income 25-44$117,031
- Median Income 45-64$135,814
- Median Income Over 65$81,766
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