Norwalk, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Norwalk's Demographic Profile

Norwalk has 25,450 households and a median income of $86,325, 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 94,868
# Households 25,450
Median age 38
Median household income $86,325
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,072
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Norwalk $507 12,275 SF 3.30%
Santa Fe Springs $490 19,447 SF 3.30%
Artesia $674 7,643 SF 5.00%
Cerritos $506 16,070 SF 5.00%
Bellflower $863 8,604 SF 6.10%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Norwalk $442 38,304 SF 6.70%
Santa Fe Springs $553 65,532 SF 6.70%
Cerritos $594 65,431 SF 3.19%
Bellflower $825 11,289 SF 6.93%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Norwalk $425 8,897 SF
Santa Fe Springs $884 9,269 SF
Artesia $585 4,030 SF
Cerritos $1,147 5,363 SF
Bellflower $2,418 5,148 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Norwalk $420 17,200 SF 5.97%
Santa Fe Springs $531 15,507 SF 4.60%
Cerritos $421 14,233 SF 5.81%
Bellflower $377 17,875 SF 6.40%
Downey $419 14,624 SF 5.97%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Norwalk

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

13911 Gannet St

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

  • 74,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $22,940,000
For Sale

3 units in Norwalk

Norwalk, CA 90650

  • 2,705 SF Multifamily
  • $1,235,000
For Sale

Faircrest Apartments

Norwalk, CA 90650

  • 21,145 SF Multifamily
  • 4.60% Cap Rate
  • $7,950,000
For Sale

16737 Parkside Ave

Cerritos, CA 90703

  • 8,400 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,395,000
For Sale

McDonald's | Bellflower, CA

Bellflower, CA 90706

  • 3,600 SF Retail Building
  • 3.50% Cap Rate
  • $5,430,000
For Sale

Flexible Industrial Lot Zoned M-1

Whittier, CA 90605

  • 700 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,195,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Norwalk $562 25,223 SF
Santa Fe Springs $605 47,124 SF
Artesia $847 7,762 SF
Cerritos $864 37,648 SF
Bellflower $1,161 12,799 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Norwalk 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 Norwalk or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Norwalk 94,868 25,450 38 $86,325 4 9,072 -4%
Santa Fe Springs 17,504 5,254 40 $79,981 3 2,107 -5%
Artesia 15,421 4,288 42 $85,703 3 2,053 -4%
Cerritos 46,112 14,758 47 $120,148 3 3,488 -4%
Bellflower 76,352 23,596 37 $72,132 3 14,527 -3%

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

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

Norwalk 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 Norwalk?

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

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

How does Norwalk compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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