Lawndale, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$464 Avg asking sale price
$31 Avg asking lease rate
3,925 SF Avg unit lease size
10,214 SF Avg building size for sale
5.54% Average cap rate

Lawndale's Demographic Profile

Lawndale has 9,247 households and a median income of $75,464, 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 29,727
# Households 9,247
Median age 38
Median household income $75,464
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,174
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lawndale $382 9,619 SF 5.00%
Hawthorne $527 8,016 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Lawndale $681 7,657 SF
Hawthorne $653 6,233 SF
Manhattan Beach $1,254 3,658 SF
Hermosa Beach $1,199 4,482 SF
Redondo Beach $909 5,410 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lawndale $413 9,214 SF 7.85%
Hawthorne $348 17,069 SF 7.85%
Manhattan Beach $938 3,453 SF 4.23%
Hermosa Beach $928 4,042 SF 3.48%
Redondo Beach $705 7,975 SF 7.85%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Lawndale

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

14815 Prairie Ave

Lawndale, CA 90250

  • 13,521 SF Multifamily
  • 5.88% Cap Rate
  • $4,650,000
For Sale

Durable, Recession-Resistant, Cash Flow-29U

Torrance, CA 90504

  • 12,019 SF Multifamily
  • 6.23% Cap Rate
  • $6,501,396
For Sale

Santorini Properties

Lawndale, CA 90260

  • 8,165 SF Multifamily
  • 5.90% Cap Rate
  • $3,950,000
For Sale

Casa Galleria Apartments

Lawndale, CA 90260

  • 7,932 SF Multifamily
  • 5.72% Cap Rate
  • $4,195,000
For Sale

4205 W 139th St

Hawthorne, CA 90250

  • 4,992 SF Multifamily
  • 3.86% Cap Rate
  • $1,900,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Lawndale $464 10,214 SF
Hawthorne $492 11,572 SF
Manhattan Beach $1,041 2,562 SF
Hermosa Beach $917 3,633 SF
Redondo Beach $785 6,389 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Lawndale 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 Lawndale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Lawndale 29,727 9,247 38 $75,464 3 6,174 -4%
Hawthorne 85,757 29,555 37 $66,934 3 21,540 -3%
Manhattan Beach 34,460 13,330 45 $180,173 3 4,415 -3%
Hermosa Beach 19,519 9,104 42 $153,457 2 4,995 -2%
Redondo Beach 71,664 29,321 43 $129,721 2 14,319 -2%

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

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

Lawndale 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 Lawndale?

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

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

How does Lawndale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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