San Francisco retail market reports

Q1 2023: The first quarter of 2023 challenged many Bay Area retailers as the economy continues to struggle with rising interest rates and inflation. San Francisco’s slow return to office and increased crime rate has made it difficult for existing retailers, while rising construction costs have deterred prospective tenants. Despite this, retail employment is steadily continuing its post-COVID recovery.

3.3 msf

Total San Francisco retail availability including Union Square and surrounding areas

With a slow return to office and an increased crime rate, downtown retail businesses have struggled to perform and attract customers at the same rate as before the pandemic. 
+31.3%

Construction costs soar in California since Q1 2020

Tenants are now finding it increasingly difficult to underwrite suitable spaces as construction costs have soared, causing a drop in leasing activity.
+4.6%

Retail Employment up YoY

Retail employment has continued its steady recovery since the onset of COVID, but it will take time for a full recovery due to inflation and rising labor costs.
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