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Tucson's commercial real estate landscape is increasingly driven by flexibility, accessibility, and localized business expansion. According to TenantBase data, demand is led by office space at 46% of searches, followed by storefront retail at 36% and warehouse space at 18%. This spread signals a market where small-to-midsize businesses and service operators are growing across both professional and consumer-facing segments.
Lease preferences further reinforce Tucson’s leaning toward adaptability: 70% of all tenants across asset types prefer terms of three years or less, reflecting startup growth and economic fluidity. Notably, longer-term commitments (five years or more) account for just 12%, pointing to ongoing caution or short-horizon business planning. Location interest is highly concentrated, with Tucson itself commanding 49% of deal activity in the region. Central, downtown, and airport/south submarkets show notable activity, suggesting that access, affordability, and proximity to transportation corridors are key site selection drivers.
Tucson commercial real estate offers a uniquely balanced mix of affordability, flexibility, and strategic growth. Office and retail users dominate tenant searches, with lease term data showing a strong preference for short-term agility across all asset classes. Central submarkets, particularly downtown and airport-adjacent areas, continue to draw tenant interest thanks to their infrastructure access and economic momentum. Whether businesses are scaling cautiously or committing to brick-and-mortar, Tucson provides a sustainable path forward anchored in smart development and regional support.
TenantBase is a technology platform built specifically for tenants. We make the process to find and lease space easier by combining our unique technology with experienced local commercial real estate brokers.