South El Monte, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$370 Avg asking sale price
$19 Avg asking lease rate
11,749 SF Avg unit lease size
34,157 SF Avg building size for sale
5.11% Average cap rate

South El Monte's Demographic Profile

South El Monte has 4,451 households and a median income of $62,505, 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 17,868
# Households 4,451
Median age 37
Median household income $62,505
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,397
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
South El Monte $375 75,350 SF 5.74%
El Monte $453 45,129 SF 6.62%
Rosemead $466 83,956 SF 6.62%
Montebello $380 7,188 SF 10.80%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
South El Monte $378 8,895 SF 4.41%
El Monte $415 13,627 SF 4.41%
Rosemead $486 15,677 SF 3.39%
Montebello $314 38,135 SF 6.88%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
South El Monte $396 12,600 SF
El Monte $604 13,540 SF
Rosemead $560 6,904 SF
Montebello $373 9,220 SF
Temple City $665 3,844 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
South El Monte $389 5,938 SF 5.74%
El Monte $523 7,312 SF 5.74%
Rosemead $396 5,935 SF 6.03%
Montebello $403 8,372 SF 6.96%
Temple City $656 9,160 SF 4.33%

Commercial Properties For Sale in South El Monte

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

Shovel-ready RTI multifamily development

Rosemead, CA 91770

  • 0.47 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $2,580,000
For Sale

2112 Lee Ave

South El Monte, CA 91733

  • 4,116 SF Industrial Building
  • 3.39% Cap Rate
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

2460 Chico Ave

South El Monte, CA 91733

  • 5,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

Golden Vista Plaza

South El Monte, CA 91733

  • 27,500 SF Retail Building
  • 5.77% Cap Rate
  • $6,495,000
For Sale

Fully Approved Mixed-Use Project

El Monte, CA 91732

  • 0.67 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $4,800,000
For Sale

Twin Palms Estate

El Monte, CA 91732

  • 10,355 SF Multifamily
  • 5.74% Cap Rate
  • $5,100,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
South El Monte $370 34,157 SF
El Monte $515 25,247 SF
Rosemead $443 36,016 SF
Montebello $356 18,465 SF
Temple City $549 12,472 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places South El Monte 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 South El Monte or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
South El Monte 17,868 4,451 37 $62,505 4 2,397 -4%
El Monte 101,795 26,850 38 $59,875 4 16,133 -4%
Rosemead 47,779 13,357 43 $66,491 4 7,092 -4%
Montebello 57,717 18,008 39 $70,352 3 9,918 -4%
Temple City 33,824 10,820 44 $91,720 3 4,111 -4%

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

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Is South El Monte a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

South El Monte 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 South El Monte?

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

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

How does South El Monte compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in South El Monte, 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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