South Gate, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$686 Avg asking sale price
$2,180 Avg asking lease rate
8,640 SF Avg unit lease size
17,286 SF Avg building size for sale
5.98% Average cap rate

South Gate's Demographic Profile

South Gate has 21,759 households and a median income of $61,801, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 82,829
# Households 21,759
Median age 36
Median household income $61,801
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,828
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
South Gate $600 8,174 SF
Lynwood $795 3,965 SF
Cudahy $343 4,796 SF
Walnut Park $563 22,097 SF
Bell $341 6,123 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
South Gate $347 12,683 SF 7.38%
Lynwood $301 14,596 SF 7.75%
Bell $354 8,549 SF 7.38%
Bell Gardens $328 7,046 SF 6.11%
Huntington Park $367 7,470 SF 7.03%

Commercial Properties For Sale in South Gate

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

5335 Southern Ave

South Gate, CA 90280

  • 3.23 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $11,959,415
For Sale

8226 Salt Lake Ave

Cudahy, CA 90201

  • 6,946 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,990,000
For Sale

9533 Atlantic Blvd

South Gate, CA 90280

  • 2,750 SF Retail Building
  • $2,549,000
For Sale

4434-4436 Clara St

Cudahy, CA 90201

  • 17,160 SF Multifamily
  • 6.64% Cap Rate
  • $5,250,000
For Sale

4 Bed, 3 Bed & 2 Bed Single Story Units!

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

  • 5,877 SF Multifamily
  • 5.27% Cap Rate
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

6% CAP Rate | $220,000/Unit | All 2 Bd/1 Bth

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

  • 5,380 SF Multifamily
  • 6.11% Cap Rate
  • $1,325,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
South Gate $686 17,286 SF
Lynwood $455 16,306 SF
Cudahy $357 7,258 SF
Walnut Park $560 20,919 SF
Bell $412 13,353 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places South Gate 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 Gate or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
South Gate 82,829 21,759 36 $61,801 4 11,828 -5%
Lynwood 60,109 13,691 34 $63,904 4 7,294 -5%
Cudahy 21,093 5,265 33 $47,421 4 4,337 -4%
Walnut Park 13,503 3,274 37 $70,423 4 1,545 -6%
Bell 29,446 8,006 35 $52,523 4 5,710 -6%

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

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

South Gate 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 Gate?

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

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

How does South Gate compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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