Carson, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$380 per SF Avg asking sale price
$29 per SF Avg asking lease rate
32,741 SF Avg unit lease size
24,536 SF Avg building size for sale
5.92% Average cap rate

Carson's Demographic Profile

Carson has 25,337 households and a median income of $94,082, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 90,038
# Households 25,337
Median age 43
Median household income $94,082
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,907
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Carson $869 54,101 SF 7.04%
Compton $285 7,811 SF 7.07%
Gardena $454 17,428 SF 8.00%
Wilmington $603 9,798 SF 7.04%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Carson $291 26,247 SF 7.08%
Rancho Dominguez $468 37,423 SF 7.08%
Compton $291 25,697 SF 7.08%
Gardena $463 16,665 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Carson $502 11,162 SF
Rancho Dominguez $1,289 19,517 SF
Compton $620 7,447 SF
Gardena $523 8,038 SF
Wilmington $1,228 4,129 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Carson $369 10,033 SF 8.64%
Compton $304 8,841 SF 7.63%
Gardena $357 14,350 SF 8.54%
Wilmington $442 20,270 SF 7.67%
Signal Hill $456 8,721 SF 6.09%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Carson

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Small Price Point Owner/User Warehouse

Torrance, CA 90502

  • 1,728 SF Industrial Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

22211-22219 Avalon Blvd

Carson, CA 90745

  • 7,740 SF Retail Building
  • 5.78% Cap Rate
  • $2,595,000
For Sale

349 W 168th St

Gardena, CA 90248

  • 15,580 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,700,000
For Sale

20919 S Brant Ave

Carson, CA 90810

  • 3,888 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,600,000
For Sale

16422 S Orchard Ave

Gardena, CA 90247

  • 1,810 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

92 E Louise St

Long Beach, CA 90805

  • 2,961 SF Multifamily
  • 6.58% Cap Rate
  • $1,100,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Carson pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Carson $380 24,536 SF
Rancho Dominguez $759 33,444 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Carson

For Sale

Torrance Courtyard Apartments

Torrance, CA 90502

  • 44,241 SF Multifamily
  • $14,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Carson alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Carson or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Carson 90,038 25,337 43 $94,082 3 6,907 -4%
Rancho Dominguez 47,416 12,407 35 $68,021 4 4,865 -4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Carson, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Carson

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Is Carson a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Carson offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Carson?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Carson. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Carson?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Carson. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Carson compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Carson. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Carson acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Carson, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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