The Market

The Inland Empire is America's #1 bulk industrial leasing market — and Beaumont Pointe sits at the center of its growth trajectory.

The Inland Empire: America's Logistics Engine

The Inland Empire has emerged as the nation's most critical industrial market, driven by explosive e-commerce growth, port congestion at LA/Long Beach, and a massive consumer base demanding faster delivery times.

With limited available land and sustained tenant demand, the IE continues to outperform all U.S. markets for large-format industrial product — creating exceptional risk-adjusted returns for well-located, institutional-quality assets.

"The Inland Empire remains the tightest large-format industrial market in North America, with demand far outpacing new supply."

— CBRE Industrial Market Report, 2024

Inland Empire 1M+ SF Segment

3.6%
Vacancy Rate
1M+ SF buildings
21%
Annual Rent Growth
Since 2018
85%
Pre-Leased Rate
New construction since 2015
#1
U.S. Bulk Market
Leasing volume

Why Demand Continues to Outpace Supply

Structural tailwinds continue to drive tenant demand for large-format logistics space in the Inland Empire, while entitled land remains scarce.

E-Commerce Acceleration

Online retail penetration continues to climb, requiring 3x the logistics space of traditional retail for the same sales volume.

Port Proximity

82 miles from LA/Long Beach — the nation's largest port complex handling 40% of U.S. containerized imports. Ideal for first-touch distribution.

Same-Day Delivery

Consumer expectations for faster delivery require forward-positioned inventory within hours of 25M+ Southern California consumers.

Sustained Rent Growth

Inland Empire industrial rents have experienced unprecedented growth over the past six years, driven by chronic undersupply and sustained tenant demand.

While growth has moderated from peak levels, asking rents remain at historic highs with limited downside pressure due to constrained supply.

21%
Average Annual Rent Growth
2018 – 2024 (1M+ SF segment)
2018
$0.52
2019
$0.62
2020
$0.71
2021
$0.88
2022
$1.06
2023
$1.19
2024
$1.29

How the IE Compares

The Inland Empire consistently outperforms other major U.S. industrial markets in key metrics that drive investor returns.

Market Vacancy (1M+ SF) 5-Yr Rent Growth Pre-Lease Rate
Inland Empire 3.6% 148% 85%
Dallas-Fort Worth 8.2% 72% 58%
Atlanta 7.8% 65% 52%
Phoenix 9.4% 68% 45%
Chicago 6.1% 48% 40%

Why Beaumont & IE East

The eastern Inland Empire offers advantages that increasingly attract major logistics operators seeking scale and value.

01

Available Large Parcels

One of the few remaining locations in the IE where 200+ acre master-planned developments are possible.

02

Labor Cost Advantage

35% lower housing costs than coastal markets translate to better workforce recruitment and retention.

03

Freeway Infrastructure

Direct access to SR-60 and I-10 corridors connecting ports, rail, and last-mile delivery networks.

04

Proven Tenant Demand

Blue-chip neighbors including Amazon, Shein, Lowe's, and Wolverine validate the location.

Strong Pre-Leasing Track Record

New large-format industrial construction in the Inland Empire has consistently achieved high pre-lease rates, validating tenant demand for quality product.

85%
Pre-Leased Before Delivery
IE 1M+ SF buildings since 2015

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