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Calimesa, CA — The Inland Empire’s Industrial Eastern Anchor.

Headline If the Inland Empire is a logistics juggernaut, Calimesa is the strategic Eastern Anchor. This city is a well-kept secret for companies that need the power of the Inland Empire without the premium price tag. Think of it as the ultimate value play in a market of giants.

Why Calimesa Pops Off the Map

• The I-10 Gateway: Calimesa sits at the eastern mouth of the I-10, making it a critical last-mile and distribution hub for products heading to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Its direct access is a logistical superpower.
• The Value Vault: Unlike its more expensive neighbor, Redlands, Calimesa offers a lower cost of entry, with land and lease rates that give businesses a significant competitive edge while still providing unmatched access to the region.
• Ready-Made Workforce: Drawing from a growing local population and nearby communities like Beaumont and Yucaipa, Calimesa provides a steady and reliable labor pool—the human engine for your operations.
• The Next Chapter: The city is making major investments in its infrastructure, including a significant upgrade to the I-10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange. This is the kind of forward-looking project that signals serious growth and long-term commitment.

Mega-Projects to Keep an Eye On

• Birtcher Oak Valley Commerce Center: This massive, four-building, 2.25-million-square-foot campus is a game-changer. It’s the kind of institutional-grade project that proves Calimesa is ready for prime time. With 40-foot clear heights, it’s attracting a new class of tenant.
• Cherry Valley Logistics Hub: The city’s investment in the I-10 interchange is more than just a road project; it’s a blueprint for future industrial development. This will unlock new parcels and attract the next generation of logistics providers.

Calimesa by the Numbers

• Absorption Powerhouse: Despite some volatility in the larger IE market, demand for well-located, smaller to mid-sized product in submarkets like Calimesa remains strong.
• Affordability Advantage: While rents across the IE have recently fallen from their peaks, Calimesa offers a substantial discount compared to the western and central IE, giving tenants more runway for growth.
• Last-Mile Leader: The city’s prime I-10 location makes it a critical player in the high-demand last-mile delivery sector.

Where the Industrial Heat Is

Investors

Calimesa is no longer just an alternative; it’s a destination. Every national developer is paying attention because:

• Land Play Upside: There are still large land parcels that offer the potential for scale and high-quality development, a rarity in Southern California.
• Price-to-Value Nirvana: You can acquire high-end assets at a fraction of the cost of markets just 15 minutes to the west, promising significant cap rate compression and long-term appreciation.
• A Rising Tide: The institutional investment in projects like the Birtcher campus signals the market has arrived, and it’s bringing up values across the board.

Useful Links

• City of Calimesa Development Services: cityofcalimesa.net/145/Development-Services
• Inland Empire Industrial Market Report: https://kidder.com/market-reports/inland-empire-industrial-market-report/
• Your Listings: argossy.com/properties/

✨ Bottom Line: Calimesa is the Industrial Iron Horse—strategically positioned on the I-10, with a booming supply of modern facilities and a clear path to becoming one of the most profitable industrial markets in the Inland Empire.