For Sale
South Gate, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$486
Avg asking sale price
$22
Avg asking lease rate
7,043 SF
Avg unit lease size
15,611 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.94%
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 | $572 | 9,828 SF |
| Lynwood | $753 | 4,266 SF |
| Cudahy | $338 | 5,025 SF |
| Walnut Park | $515 | 20,832 SF |
| Bell | $338 | 6,310 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate | $352 | 14,132 SF | 7.00% |
| Lynwood | $312 | 13,192 SF | 7.75% |
| Bell | $305 | 9,606 SF | 6.64% |
| Bell Gardens | $355 | 5,708 SF | 5.27% |
| Huntington Park | $329 | 8,733 SF | 7.17% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in South Gate
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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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 | $486 | 15,611 SF |
| Lynwood | $502 | 13,201 SF |
| Cudahy | $359 | 9,469 SF |
| Walnut Park | $476 | 18,626 SF |
| Bell | $407 | 15,239 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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