Tecate is set against hilly terrain which limits the availability of land for housing and industry, thus restricting the city's growth in most directions. Several industrial parks are planned, but a poor road system may hamper this development.

Two major industrial parks serve Tecate, with adequate available space in three. The newer parks are far from the worker living areas, which contributes to a higher rate than in communities of comparable size.

A current survey of industrial land in Tecate, with a limited variety of site options, reveals the following average USD prices: