East Los Angeles, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$400 per SF Avg asking sale price
$33 per SF Avg asking lease rate
12,573 SF Avg unit lease size
12,457 SF Avg building size for sale
6.48% Average cap rate

East Los Angeles's Demographic Profile

East Los Angeles has 28,083 households and a median income of $57,085, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 106,801
# Households 28,083
Median age 35
Median household income $57,085
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 18,158
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
East Los Angeles $401 6,063 SF 10.80%
Monterey Park $459 4,747 SF 5.61%
Commerce $385 6,176 SF 10.80%
Boyle Heights $518 4,972 SF 6.21%
Montebello $383 7,722 SF 10.80%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
East Los Angeles $286 20,494 SF 5.00%
Commerce $289 32,608 SF 6.88%
Boyle Heights $296 24,426 SF 5.00%
Montebello $288 44,135 SF 6.88%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
East Los Angeles $507 7,025 SF
Monterey Park $572 8,266 SF
Commerce $555 8,544 SF
Boyle Heights $1,076 9,163 SF
Montebello $354 10,003 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
East Los Angeles $336 5,823 SF 11.81%
Monterey Park $418 8,018 SF 7.40%
Commerce $386 5,158 SF 8.21%
Boyle Heights $302 6,771 SF 11.81%
Montebello $409 7,524 SF 6.96%

Commercial Properties For Sale in East Los Angeles

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

6465 Corvette St

Commerce, CA 90040

  • 42,240 SF Industrial Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Prime 9 Units North Montebello!

Montebello, CA 90640

  • 5,439 SF Multifamily
  • 5.28% Cap Rate
  • $2,275,000
For Sale

801 N. Marianna Ave, Los Angeles CA 90063

Los Angeles, CA 90063

  • 1,920 SF Retail Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

2505-2509 Malabar St

Los Angeles, CA 90033

  • 4,974 SF Multifamily
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

4228 E Washington Blvd

Commerce, CA 90023

  • 3,920 SF Industrial Building
  • $950,000
For Sale

12 UNITS | EAST LOS ANGELES | 6.19% Cap Rate

Los Angeles, CA 90022

  • 7,956 SF Multifamily
  • $2,995,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
East Los Angeles $400 12,457 SF
Monterey Park $492 9,703 SF
Commerce $391 21,076 SF
Boyle Heights $460 14,862 SF
Montebello $350 19,664 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places East Los Angeles 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 East Los Angeles or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
East Los Angeles 106,801 28,083 35 $57,085 4 18,158 -5%
Monterey Park 57,414 19,245 45 $74,673 3 9,260 -4%
Commerce 11,330 3,178 38 $60,478 4 1,701 -4%
Boyle Heights 41,758 11,805 34 $51,247 3 9,737 -5%
Montebello 57,717 18,008 39 $70,352 3 9,918 -4%

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

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Is East Los Angeles a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

East Los Angeles 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 East Los Angeles?

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

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

How does East Los Angeles compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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