For Sale
Long Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$481
Avg asking sale price
$28
Avg asking lease rate
11,997 SF
Avg unit lease size
15,598 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.76%
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 | $556 | 18,926 SF | 8.74% |
| Signal Hill | $369 | 5,860 SF | 5.50% |
| Carson | $890 | 54,101 SF | 6.63% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | $385 | 20,760 SF | 7.08% |
| Lakewood | $670 | 38,413 SF | 6.93% |
| Rancho Dominguez | $329 | 42,126 SF | 7.08% |
| Carson | $345 | 33,162 SF | 7.08% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | $642 | 10,215 SF |
| Signal Hill | $1,875 | 4,196 SF |
| Lakewood | $1,253 | 15,099 SF |
| Rancho Dominguez | $1,019 | 14,750 SF |
| Carson | $620 | 10,295 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | $420 | 10,214 SF | 9.00% |
| Signal Hill | $403 | 17,655 SF | 7.33% |
| Lakewood | $389 | 13,742 SF | 7.10% |
| Carson | $412 | 5,808 SF | 6.58% |
| Seal Beach | $616 | 7,312 SF | 4.50% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Long Beach
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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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 | $481 | 15,598 SF |
| Signal Hill | $554 | 17,179 SF |
| Lakewood | $805 | 20,967 SF |
| Rancho Dominguez | $625 | 31,860 SF |
| Carson | $430 | 26,892 SF |
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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