El Segundo, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$682 Avg asking sale price
$48 Avg asking lease rate
17,845 SF Avg unit lease size
8,521 SF Avg building size for sale
4.42% Average cap rate

El Segundo's Demographic Profile

El Segundo has 6,789 households and a median income of $131,319, 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 16,500
# Households 6,789
Median age 41
Median household income $131,319
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,889
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Segundo $697 6,554 SF 5.36%
Westchester $714 6,241 SF 7.00%
Playa Del Rey $947 4,794 SF 5.36%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Westchester $497 25,514 SF 7.00%
Hawthorne $527 8,016 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
El Segundo $896 5,756 SF
Manhattan Beach $1,254 3,658 SF
Westchester $810 6,212 SF
Lennox $628 6,352 SF
Playa Del Rey $866 3,754 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Segundo $706 4,114 SF 5.02%
Manhattan Beach $938 3,453 SF 4.23%
Westchester $466 12,620 SF 7.23%
Lennox $346 33,260 SF 6.52%
Playa Del Rey $593 6,055 SF 5.32%

Commercial Properties For Sale in El Segundo

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

California 12

El Segundo, CA 90245

  • 25,430 SF Office Building
  • $2,350,000
For Sale

472 Rosecrans Ave

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

  • 2,663 SF Multifamily
  • 4.12% Cap Rate
  • $3,850,000
For Sale

LAX Adjacent Office HQ

El Segundo, CA 90245

  • 11,494 SF Office Building
  • $3,875,000
For Sale

612 Illinois Ct

El Segundo, CA 90245

  • 3,996 SF Multifamily
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

1629 E Maple Ave

El Segundo, CA 90245

  • 4,826 SF Multifamily
  • 5.02% Cap Rate
  • $2,725,000
For Sale

319 Richmond St

El Segundo, CA 90245

  • 2,710 SF Retail Building
  • 3.29% Cap Rate
  • $2,600,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
El Segundo $682 8,521 SF
Manhattan Beach $1,041 2,562 SF
Westchester $612 13,278 SF
Lennox $466 19,748 SF
Playa Del Rey $770 5,424 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
El Segundo 16,500 6,789 41 $131,319 2 3,889 -3%
Manhattan Beach 34,460 13,330 45 $180,173 3 4,415 -3%
Westchester 35,225 14,651 39 $123,760 2 7,551 -1%
Lennox 18,369 4,820 34 $52,453 4 3,431 -5%
Playa Del Rey 10,446 5,440 43 $117,493 2 3,029 -3%

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

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

El Segundo 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 Segundo?

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

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

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

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

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