Gardena, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$424 Avg asking sale price
$25 Avg asking lease rate
18,853 SF Avg unit lease size
15,729 SF Avg building size for sale
6.04% Average cap rate

Gardena's Demographic Profile

Gardena has 20,613 households and a median income of $72,403, 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 58,830
# Households 20,613
Median age 42
Median household income $72,403
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 10,937
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gardena $664 19,397 SF 8.00%
Hawthorne $703 9,043 SF 7.00%
Torrance $885 15,605 SF 6.48%
Carson $890 54,101 SF 6.63%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gardena $321 21,135 SF 7.01%
Lawndale $382 9,619 SF 5.00%
Hawthorne $527 8,016 SF 7.00%
Torrance $419 13,975 SF 7.36%
Carson $345 33,162 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Gardena $565 8,080 SF
Lawndale $681 7,657 SF
Hawthorne $653 6,233 SF
Torrance $675 9,193 SF
Carson $620 10,295 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gardena $365 11,665 SF 8.54%
Lawndale $413 9,214 SF 7.85%
Hawthorne $348 17,069 SF 7.85%
Torrance $549 8,193 SF 6.76%
Carson $412 5,808 SF 6.58%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Gardena

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

Larch Apartments

Lawndale, CA 90260

  • 13,870 SF Multifamily
  • 5.41% Cap Rate
  • $5,195,000
For Sale

10242 S 10th Ave

Inglewood, CA 90303

  • 4,152 SF Multifamily
  • 6.93% Cap Rate
  • $1,295,000
For Sale

16422 S Orchard Ave

Gardena, CA 90247

  • 1,810 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

L&J / GRANDVIEW MHP

Gardena, CA

  • 4.70% Cap Rate
  • $3,300,000
For Sale

16820 S Western Ave

Gardena, CA 90247

  • 3,128 SF Retail Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

11533 Truro Ave

Hawthorne, CA 90250

  • 2,025 SF Multifamily
  • 5.60% Cap Rate
  • $1,079,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Gardena $424 15,729 SF
Lawndale $464 10,214 SF
Hawthorne $492 11,572 SF
Torrance $826 12,616 SF
Carson $430 26,892 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Gardena

For Sale

10136 Inglewood Ave

Inglewood, CA 90304

  • 136,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $33,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Gardena 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 Gardena or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Gardena 58,830 20,613 42 $72,403 3 10,937 -3%
Lawndale 29,727 9,247 38 $75,464 3 6,174 -4%
Hawthorne 85,757 29,555 37 $66,934 3 21,540 -3%
Torrance 142,040 54,322 44 $105,589 3 25,148 -3%
Carson 90,038 25,337 43 $94,082 3 6,907 -4%

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

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

Gardena 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 Gardena?

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

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

How does Gardena compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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