Long Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$492 Avg asking sale price
$1,786 Avg asking lease rate
16,892 SF Avg unit lease size
19,521 SF Avg building size for sale
5.68% Average cap rate

Long Beach's Demographic Profile

Long Beach has 162,084 households and a median income of $74,211, 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 443,223
# Households 162,084
Median age 38
Median household income $74,211
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 97,741
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Long Beach $403 22,994 SF 8.74%
Signal Hill $356 5,810 SF 5.50%
Carson $860 49,760 SF 6.63%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Long Beach $381 19,920 SF 7.08%
Lakewood $1,012 41,921 SF 6.93%
Rancho Dominguez $464 42,126 SF 7.08%
Carson $341 36,008 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Long Beach $675 9,722 SF
Signal Hill $2,210 3,656 SF
Lakewood $1,163 12,527 SF
Rancho Dominguez $1,051 14,750 SF
Carson $599 11,152 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Long Beach $428 15,091 SF 9.00%
Signal Hill $427 15,904 SF 7.33%
Lakewood $398 14,021 SF 6.40%
Carson $379 23,680 SF 6.16%
Seal Beach $627 7,312 SF 4.70%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Long Beach

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

2035 W 15th St

Long Beach, CA 90813

  • 1,057 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,999,000
For Sale

121-137 West 5th Street

Long Beach, CA

  • 6.29% Cap Rate
  • $4,740,000
For Sale

1430 Elm Ave

Long Beach, CA 90813

  • 9,690 SF Multifamily
  • 6.24% Cap Rate
  • $3,175,000
For Sale

2109 Gundry Ave

Signal Hill, CA 90755

  • 0.70 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $2,995,000
For Sale

1470-1472 Cota Ave

Long Beach, CA 90813

  • 10,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,899,000
For Sale

4332 Andy St

Lakewood, CA 90712

  • 2,400 SF Multifamily
  • 5.31% Cap Rate
  • $1,485,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Long Beach $491 19,519 SF
Signal Hill $600 15,582 SF
Lakewood $805 19,402 SF
Rancho Dominguez $625 49,106 SF
Carson $400 32,520 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Long Beach

For Sale

201-231-245 W Pacific Coast Hwy

Long Beach, CA 90806

  • 169,192 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Ocean Center Apartments

Long Beach, CA 90802

  • 114,827 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Long Beach 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 Long Beach or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Long Beach 443,223 162,084 38 $74,211 3 97,741 -3%
Signal Hill 11,049 4,223 40 $91,401 3 2,043 -4%
Lakewood 77,323 25,345 41 $106,463 3 7,452 -4%
Rancho Dominguez 47,416 12,407 35 $68,021 4 4,865 -4%
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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach

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

Long Beach 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 Long Beach?

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

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

How does Long Beach compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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