Los Angeles, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
Los Angeles's Demographic Profile
Los Angeles has 1,372,750 households and a median income of $74,048, 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 | 3,789,744 |
| # Households | 1,372,750 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median household income | $74,048 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 889,182 |
| 5-year population change | -3% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $606 | 20,792 SF | 10.80% |
| Palms | $655 | 21,806 SF | 5.77% |
| Culver City | $683 | 17,220 SF | 5.99% |
| Mar Vista | $741 | 5,291 SF | 5.99% |
| Crenshaw | $758 | 18,976 SF | 7.35% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $403 | 24,009 SF | 9.91% |
| Culver City | $709 | 9,391 SF | 4.14% |
| Crenshaw | $775 | 12,805 SF | 7.35% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $631 | 9,420 SF |
| Palms | $1,012 | 8,171 SF |
| Culver City | $936 | 7,608 SF |
| Mar Vista | $787 | 5,123 SF |
| Crenshaw | $448 | 7,170 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $435 | 14,682 SF | 11.81% |
| Palms | $446 | 11,658 SF | 5.99% |
| Culver City | $451 | 10,835 SF | 6.52% |
| Mar Vista | $505 | 18,214 SF | 6.41% |
| Crenshaw | $389 | 11,005 SF | 10.00% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Los Angeles
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Los Angeles pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $522 | 18,411 SF |
| Palms | $863 | 15,530 SF |
| Culver City | $647 | 13,091 SF |
| Mar Vista | $703 | 11,796 SF |
| Crenshaw | $453 | 12,363 SF |
Multifamily Properties For Sale in Los Angeles
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,789,744 | 1,372,750 | 38 | $74,048 | 3 | 889,182 | -3% |
| Palms | 58,027 | 26,301 | 37 | $91,437 | 2 | 21,388 | -1% |
| Culver City | 39,379 | 16,234 | 42 | $115,611 | 2 | 7,826 | -3% |
| Mar Vista | 58,895 | 25,514 | 40 | $100,556 | 2 | 16,121 | -2% |
| Crenshaw | 40,995 | 17,348 | 44 | $60,984 | 2 | 10,734 | -2% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles
Los Angeles offers deep inventory and clear pricing benchmarks, which helps first-time investors understand market norms before making a purchase. Reviewing average prices, building sizes, and nearby market comparisons on this page can help you avoid overpaying and focus on properties that match your budget and risk tolerance.
The pricing and size metrics on this page help you compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Los Angeles and nearby markets. By reviewing typical building sizes and asking prices, you can assess whether buying a property fits your space needs and long term financial goals. This data provides a starting point before speaking with lenders or reviewing financing options.
Conservative investors often focus on pricing stability, manageable property size, and return ranges shown in the market data. Reviewing cap rate ranges and multifamily pricing helps assess whether current market conditions support steady income without taking on excessive operational complexity.
The nearby market tables highlight meaningful differences in cost per square foot and average building size across surrounding cities. These comparisons help experienced investors spot relative value and determine whether Los Angeles pricing is justified compared to alternative submarkets. Use this data to refine underwriting assumptions and focus on markets that best match your return targets.
This page provides high-level benchmarks on pricing, scale, and cap rate ranges that are useful for initial market filtering. Comparing Los Angeles with nearby markets helps contextualize underwriting assumptions before allocating resources to deal-level analysis. Institutional teams often use this data to reduce noise and prioritize listings that meet size and return thresholds.
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