Silver Lake, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$628 Avg asking sale price
$212 Avg asking lease rate
4,000 SF Avg unit lease size
13,397 SF Avg building size for sale
5.50% Average cap rate

Silver Lake's Demographic Profile

Silver Lake has 14,505 households and a median income of $101,347, 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 31,428
# Households 14,505
Median age 41
Median household income $101,347
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,529
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Silver Lake $855 12,597 SF 6.48%
Los Feliz $936 10,770 SF 5.09%
Griffith $1,283 6,421 SF 8.72%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Silver Lake $451 18,957 SF 3.60%
Echo Park $321 33,699 SF 3.60%
Oakwood $493 12,677 SF 5.81%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Silver Lake $763 10,941 SF
Echo Park $555 10,108 SF
Los Feliz $843 10,612 SF
Griffith $781 6,820 SF
Glassell Park $669 4,739 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Silver Lake $564 16,453 SF 7.68%
Echo Park $474 17,445 SF 9.00%
Los Feliz $523 10,455 SF 7.81%
Griffith $551 20,479 SF 7.50%
Glassell Park $567 20,415 SF 9.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Silver Lake

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

523 N LAKE ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026

Los Angeles, CA 90026

  • 2,618 SF Multifamily
  • 2.33% Cap Rate
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Prime Silver Lake Opportunities w/ Vacancies

Los Angeles, CA 90026

  • 3,196 SF Multifamily
  • 6.16% Cap Rate
  • $1,275,000
For Sale

3324 Hamilton Way

Los Angeles, CA 90026

  • 3,358 SF Multifamily
  • $1,899,000
For Sale

12 Units-Silverlake Area-6.3% Cap Rate!

Los Angeles, CA 90029

  • 5,832 SF Multifamily
  • 6.28% Cap Rate
  • $2,850,000
For Sale

Two Rare Lifestyle Commercial Bldgs

Los Angeles, CA 90027

  • 3,463 SF Office Building
  • $2,769,000
For Sale

2313 Glendale Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90039

  • 3,954 SF Multifamily
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,725,000

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Silver Lake $628 13,397 SF
Echo Park $460 33,259 SF
Los Feliz $663 11,021 SF
Griffith $761 30,283 SF
Glassell Park $530 21,331 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Silver Lake

For Sale

118 N Westmoreland Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90004

  • 18,765 SF Multifamily
  • 7.68% Cap Rate
  • $3,750,000
For Sale

Lafayette Hotel Apartments

Los Angeles, CA 90057

  • 24,795 SF Multifamily
  • 7.08% Cap Rate
  • $8,895,000
For Sale

The Echo Park Portfolio

Los Angeles, CA

  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Silver Lake 31,428 14,505 41 $101,347 2 9,529 -3%
Echo Park 29,479 12,014 39 $80,064 2 8,477 -3%
Los Feliz 29,324 15,472 41 $95,291 2 11,788 -3%
Griffith 26,605 11,038 42 $101,880 2 6,040 -4%
Glassell Park 40,439 14,091 41 $87,050 3 7,228 -4%

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

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

Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake?

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

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

How does Silver Lake compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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