Compton, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$428 Avg asking sale price
$18 Avg asking lease rate
23,493 SF Avg unit lease size
16,467 SF Avg building size for sale
6.39% Average cap rate

Compton's Demographic Profile

Compton has 21,981 households and a median income of $64,962, 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 88,337
# Households 21,981
Median age 34
Median household income $64,962
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,633
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Compton $276 7,081 SF 7.07%
Paramount $605 6,246 SF 6.10%
Carson $890 54,101 SF 6.63%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Compton $286 23,925 SF 7.08%
Rancho Dominguez $329 42,126 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Compton $652 6,638 SF
East Rancho Dominguez $315 7,532 SF
Rancho Dominguez $1,019 14,750 SF
Lynwood $753 4,266 SF
Paramount $2,256 5,119 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Compton $285 12,549 SF 7.75%
Lynwood $312 13,192 SF 7.75%
Paramount $328 21,103 SF 7.04%
Carson $412 5,808 SF 6.58%
South Gate $352 14,132 SF 7.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Compton

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

2800-2826 Norton Ave

Lynwood, CA

  • Industrial Building
  • $3,044,440
For Sale

2772 Norton Ave

Lynwood, CA 90262

  • 27,034 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,905,602
For Sale

911 N Wilmington Ave

Compton, CA 90220

  • 1,161 SF Retail Building
  • 9.01% Cap Rate
  • $799,000
For Sale

537 W Compton Blvd

Compton, CA 90220

  • 4,425 SF Retail Building
  • 6.67% Cap Rate
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

6433 Alondra Blvd

Paramount, CA 90723

  • 9,165 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,207,750
For Sale

Retail/Office Property With Parking

Compton, CA 90221

  • 5,031 SF Retail Building
  • $1,350,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Compton $428 16,467 SF
East Rancho Dominguez $291 16,699 SF
Rancho Dominguez $625 31,860 SF
Lynwood $502 13,201 SF
Paramount $900 14,959 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Compton

For Sale

Rosas Apartments

Lynwood, CA 90262

  • 20,386 SF Multifamily
  • 3.56% Cap Rate
  • $5,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Compton 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 Compton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Compton 88,337 21,981 34 $64,962 4 9,633 -4%
East Rancho Dominguez 13,042 2,846 33 $61,505 4 1,359 -6%
Rancho Dominguez 47,416 12,407 35 $68,021 4 4,865 -4%
Lynwood 60,109 13,691 34 $63,904 4 7,294 -5%
Paramount 50,334 13,479 35 $63,192 4 7,714 -4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Compton, 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 Compton

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

Compton 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 Compton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Compton. 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 Compton?

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

How does Compton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Compton. 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 Compton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Compton, 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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