Silver Lake, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

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 $631 11,340 SF 6.48%
Echo Park $481 17,880 SF 5.04%
Los Feliz $893 9,832 SF 5.09%
Griffith $907 6,262 SF 8.72%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Silver Lake $446 18,957 SF 3.60%
Echo Park $341 38,692 SF 9.35%
Oakwood $493 12,677 SF 5.81%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Silver Lake $755 11,132 SF
Echo Park $623 12,850 SF
Los Feliz $827 9,900 SF
Griffith $836 6,454 SF
Glassell Park $663 4,956 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Silver Lake $577 6,813 SF 7.68%
Echo Park $482 8,371 SF 9.28%
Los Feliz $521 11,610 SF 7.81%
Griffith $576 12,617 SF 6.56%
Glassell Park $442 20,438 SF 9.28%

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

4408 E Lockwood Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90029

  • 11,992 SF Multifamily
  • 6.04% Cap Rate
  • $3,200,000
For Sale

1429 Bates Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90027

  • 6,524 SF Multifamily
  • 4.23% Cap Rate
  • $1,600,000
For Sale

4018 Camero Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90027

  • 9,963 SF Multifamily
  • 6.08% Cap Rate
  • $4,150,000
For Sale

RTI-27 units assisted living facility

Los Angeles, CA 90029

  • 2,297 SF Multifamily
  • 3.49% Cap Rate
  • $2,008,000
For Sale

Near RTI Silver Lake Development Opportunity

Los Angeles, CA 90039

  • 5,604 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $699,999
For Sale

Three Separate Duplexes with Views and Yards

Los Angeles, CA 90029

  • 4,785 SF Multifamily
  • 5.32% Cap Rate
  • $2,250,000

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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 $621 8,658 SF
Echo Park $492 18,117 SF
Los Feliz $627 11,585 SF
Griffith $776 27,774 SF
Glassell Park $559 21,232 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

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.