Signal Hill, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$443 per SF Avg asking sale price
$21 per SF Avg asking lease rate
8,330 SF Avg unit lease size
13,650 SF Avg building size for sale
5.91% Average cap rate

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 $380 6,036 SF 6.76%
Long Beach $425 24,903 SF 8.74%
Carson $869 54,101 SF 7.04%
Wilmington $603 9,798 SF 7.04%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Signal Hill $305 11,870 SF 5.40%
Long Beach $331 20,929 SF 7.08%
Lakewood $562 37,777 SF 6.00%
Rancho Dominguez $466 37,423 SF 7.08%
Carson $295 25,731 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Signal Hill $743 4,798 SF
Long Beach $606 10,559 SF
Lakewood $1,210 15,507 SF
Rancho Dominguez $1,289 19,517 SF
Carson $502 11,162 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Signal Hill $456 8,721 SF 6.09%
Long Beach $420 10,129 SF 9.00%
Lakewood $402 13,003 SF 6.40%
Carson $369 10,033 SF 8.64%
Wilmington $431 19,438 SF 7.67%

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

Approved ADU Plans

Long Beach, CA 90804

  • 2,551 SF Multifamily
  • 5.76% Cap Rate
  • $1,395,000
For Sale

Approved ADU Plans

Long Beach, CA 90804

  • 2,551 SF Multifamily
  • 5.31% Cap Rate
  • $1,395,000
For Sale

1450-1464 E 29th St

Signal Hill, CA 90755

  • 30,901 SF Flex Building
  • 5.40% Cap Rate
  • $1,050,000
For Sale

10 Units in Long Beach | ADU Plans

Long Beach, CA

  • 5.53% Cap Rate
  • $2,795,000
For Sale

3140 Long Beach Blvd

Long Beach, CA 90807

  • 7,265 SF Office Building
  • 6.76% Cap Rate
  • $3,380,000
For Sale

1636 N Stanton Pl

Long Beach, CA 90804

  • 2,392 SF Multifamily
  • 6.09% Cap Rate
  • $900,000

Average Price For Sale

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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 $443 13,650 SF
Long Beach $472 18,615 SF
Lakewood $1,145 20,369 SF
Rancho Dominguez $757 33,444 SF
Carson $381 24,279 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.

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