Signal Hill, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Signal Hill's Demographic Profile

Signal Hill has 4,223 households and a median income of $91,401, 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 11,049
# Households 4,223
Median age 40
Median household income $91,401
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,043
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Signal Hill $356 5,810 SF 5.50%
Long Beach $403 22,994 SF 8.74%
Carson $860 49,760 SF 6.63%
Wilmington $564 9,725 SF 6.63%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Long Beach $379 19,941 SF 7.08%
Lakewood $669 41,071 SF 6.93%
Rancho Dominguez $329 42,126 SF 7.08%
Carson $341 36,008 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Signal Hill $2,210 3,656 SF
Long Beach $675 9,722 SF
Lakewood $1,101 12,076 SF
Rancho Dominguez $1,051 14,750 SF
Carson $599 11,152 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Signal Hill $427 15,904 SF 7.33%
Long Beach $428 15,091 SF 9.00%
Lakewood $398 14,021 SF 6.40%
Carson $379 23,680 SF 6.16%
Wilmington $497 7,322 SF 7.76%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Signal Hill

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

2109 Gundry Ave

Signal Hill, CA 90755

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

Linden Plaza Apartments

Long Beach, CA 90807

  • 81,303 SF Multifamily
  • 4.38% Cap Rate
  • $27,995,000
For Sale

LENDER-OWNED REO LAND

Long Beach, CA 90806

  • 1.30 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $5,750,000
For Sale

1309 E Hill St

Signal Hill, CA 90755

  • 6,900 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

Long Beach Off-Campus Student Housing

Long Beach, CA

  • 7.88% Cap Rate
  • $26,250,000
For Sale

Proposed - 14 Unit Apartment Development

Long Beach, CA 90807

  • 0.15 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $749,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Signal Hill $588 15,773 SF
Long Beach $490 19,526 SF
Lakewood $795 19,436 SF
Rancho Dominguez $625 49,106 SF
Carson $400 32,520 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Signal Hill 11,049 4,223 40 $91,401 3 2,043 -4%
Long Beach 443,223 162,084 38 $74,211 3 97,741 -3%
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 Signal Hill, 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 Signal Hill

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

Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill?

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

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

How does Signal Hill compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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