Downey, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$602 Avg asking sale price
$1,113 Avg asking lease rate
11,658 SF Avg unit lease size
19,253 SF Avg building size for sale
5.45% Average cap rate

Downey's Demographic Profile

Downey has 32,891 households and a median income of $81,913, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 108,280
# Households 32,891
Median age 38
Median household income $81,913
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 16,584
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Downey $606 2,929 SF 3.16%
Paramount $709 4,652 SF 6.10%
Bellflower $863 8,604 SF 6.10%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Downey $282 30,638 SF 6.70%
Bellflower $1,163 11,289 SF 6.93%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Downey $976 9,339 SF
Bell Gardens $328 9,739 SF
Paramount $2,450 4,528 SF
Bell $341 6,123 SF
Bellflower $2,124 5,642 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Downey $355 15,073 SF 6.11%
Bell Gardens $328 7,046 SF 6.11%
Paramount $433 23,364 SF 6.90%
Bell $354 8,549 SF 7.38%
Bellflower $371 17,537 SF 6.40%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Downey

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

5335 Southern Ave

South Gate, CA 90280

  • 3.23 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $11,959,415
For Sale

4 Bed, 3 Bed & 2 Bed Single Story Units!

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

  • 5,877 SF Multifamily
  • 5.27% Cap Rate
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

6% CAP Rate | $220,000/Unit | All 2 Bd/1 Bth

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

  • 5,380 SF Multifamily
  • 6.11% Cap Rate
  • $1,325,000
For Sale

14128 Paramount Blvd

Paramount, CA 90723

  • 6,014 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

5310 Southern Ave

South Gate, CA 90280

  • 3.96 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $14,662,500
For Sale

NNN PROPERTY-POPEYES-MOTIVATED SELLER

Pico Rivera, CA 90660

  • 2,497 SF Retail Building
  • 4.73% Cap Rate
  • $3,000,000

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Downey $602 19,253 SF
Bell Gardens $308 12,110 SF
Paramount $871 14,595 SF
Bell $412 13,353 SF
Bellflower $1,115 12,728 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Downey 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 Downey or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Downey 108,280 32,891 38 $81,913 3 16,584 -3%
Bell Gardens 36,706 9,159 34 $51,496 4 7,015 -4%
Paramount 50,334 13,479 35 $63,192 4 7,714 -4%
Bell 29,446 8,006 35 $52,523 4 5,710 -6%
Bellflower 76,352 23,596 37 $72,132 3 14,527 -3%

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

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

Downey 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 Downey?

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

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

How does Downey compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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