Hawthorne, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$484 per SF Avg asking sale price
$34 per SF Avg asking lease rate
20,221 SF Avg unit lease size
9,508 SF Avg building size for sale
5.82% Average cap rate

Hawthorne's Demographic Profile

Hawthorne has 29,555 households and a median income of $66,934, 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 85,757
# Households 29,555
Median age 37
Median household income $66,934
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 21,540
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hawthorne $504 7,713 SF 7.00%
Lawndale $336 7,888 SF 6.01%
Inglewood $625 13,891 SF 10.13%
El Segundo $668 6,329 SF 5.36%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hawthorne $530 7,301 SF 7.00%
Lawndale $327 10,103 SF 6.01%
Inglewood $426 24,997 SF 6.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Hawthorne $618 6,006 SF
Lennox $626 5,343 SF
Lawndale $278 8,260 SF
Inglewood $567 13,416 SF
El Segundo $896 5,207 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hawthorne $330 13,549 SF 7.85%
Lennox $295 14,045 SF 7.42%
Lawndale $387 8,747 SF 7.85%
Inglewood $358 9,186 SF 8.61%
El Segundo $762 4,087 SF 4.57%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Hawthorne

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

Casa Cerise Apartments

Hawthorne, CA 90250

  • 35,610 SF Multifamily
  • 6.82% Cap Rate
  • $12,000,000
For Sale

Burin Apartments

Lennox, CA 90304

  • 11,879 SF Multifamily
  • 7.42% Cap Rate
  • $3,995,000
For Sale

4048-4058 Marine Ave

Lawndale, CA 90260

  • 4,505 SF Retail Building
  • 6.01% Cap Rate
  • $1,475,000
For Sale

Fully Renovated | Retail | Office

Gardena, CA 90249

  • 3,900 SF Retail Building
  • $990,000
For Sale

Premier Retail Asset in Hawthorne

Hawthorne, CA 90250

  • 10,320 SF Retail Building
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

3848 W 139th St

Hawthorne, CA 90250

  • 2,650 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,050,000

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 Hawthorne pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Hawthorne $484 9,508 SF
Lennox $449 10,558 SF
Lawndale $349 10,588 SF
Inglewood $447 18,979 SF
El Segundo $671 8,491 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Hawthorne 85,757 29,555 37 $66,934 3 21,540 -3%
Lennox 18,369 4,820 34 $52,453 4 3,431 -5%
Lawndale 29,727 9,247 38 $75,464 3 6,174 -4%
Inglewood 103,043 36,066 39 $64,830 3 23,408 -3%
El Segundo 16,500 6,789 41 $131,319 2 3,889 -3%

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

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

Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?

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

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

How does Hawthorne compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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