El Monte, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$525 Avg asking sale price
$543 Avg asking lease rate
14,144 SF Avg unit lease size
25,704 SF Avg building size for sale
5.44% Average cap rate

El Monte's Demographic Profile

El Monte has 26,850 households and a median income of $59,875, 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 101,795
# Households 26,850
Median age 38
Median household income $59,875
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 16,133
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Monte $488 49,659 SF 6.62%
South El Monte $353 79,623 SF 5.74%
Rosemead $473 72,626 SF 6.62%
San Gabriel $764 5,235 SF 4.19%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Monte $431 16,808 SF 4.41%
South El Monte $362 15,702 SF 4.41%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
El Monte $608 12,954 SF
South El Monte $390 11,760 SF
Temple City $692 4,178 SF
Rosemead $496 7,423 SF
San Gabriel $604 4,118 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Monte $520 6,781 SF 5.74%
South El Monte $436 7,708 SF 5.74%
Temple City $572 7,653 SF 4.95%
Rosemead $388 12,441 SF 6.03%
San Gabriel $424 16,344 SF 6.03%

Commercial Properties For Sale in El Monte

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

Chick-fil-A

El Monte, CA 91731

  • 4,200 SF Retail Building
  • 4.27% Cap Rate
  • $9,950,000
For Sale

11819 Goldring Rd

Arcadia, CA 91006

  • 3,119 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,513,200
For Sale

11001 Main St

El Monte, CA 91731

  • 19,629 SF Office Building
  • 5.45% Cap Rate
  • $7,200,000
For Sale

8464 Garvey Ave Rosemead CA 91770

Rosemead, CA 91770

  • 1,244 SF Specialty
  • $2,375,000
For Sale

2460 Chico Ave

South El Monte, CA 91733

  • 5,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

10933 Main St

El Monte, CA 91731

  • 39,030 SF Retail Building
  • $4,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
El Monte $525 25,704 SF
South El Monte $368 37,298 SF
Temple City $565 11,006 SF
Rosemead $472 37,358 SF
San Gabriel $485 9,418 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places El Monte 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 El Monte or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
El Monte 101,795 26,850 38 $59,875 4 16,133 -4%
South El Monte 17,868 4,451 37 $62,505 4 2,397 -4%
Temple City 33,824 10,820 44 $91,720 3 4,111 -4%
Rosemead 47,779 13,357 43 $66,491 4 7,092 -4%
San Gabriel 36,931 11,929 44 $81,225 3 6,450 -4%

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

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

El Monte 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 El Monte?

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

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

How does El Monte compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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