Torrance, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Torrance's Demographic Profile

Torrance has 54,322 households and a median income of $105,589, 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 142,040
# Households 54,322
Median age 44
Median household income $105,589
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 25,148
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Torrance $657 14,177 SF 6.48%
Redondo Beach $804 5,119 SF 5.31%
Lomita $575 6,239 SF 6.43%
Lawndale $336 7,888 SF 6.01%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Torrance $436 12,225 SF 7.36%
Redondo Beach $778 9,218 SF 2.63%
Lomita $367 4,700 SF 7.36%
Lawndale $327 10,103 SF 6.01%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Torrance $636 8,904 SF
Redondo Beach $726 6,037 SF
Lomita $928 11,214 SF
Lawndale $278 8,260 SF
Hermosa Beach $1,199 4,482 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Torrance $511 10,884 SF 6.76%
Redondo Beach $740 8,401 SF 7.85%
Lawndale $387 8,747 SF 7.85%
Hermosa Beach $1,043 4,346 SF 3.96%
Gardena $357 14,350 SF 8.54%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Torrance

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

Small Price Point Owner/User Warehouse

Torrance, CA 90502

  • 1,728 SF Industrial Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

Continental Apartments Torrance

Torrance, CA 90503

  • 16,201 SF Multifamily
  • 4.39% Cap Rate
  • $5,699,999
For Sale

Premier High-Image / Flex Building

Torrance, CA 90503

  • 8,260 SF Office Building
  • 4.40% Cap Rate
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

18225 Hawthorne Blvd

Torrance, CA 90504

  • 7,800 SF Retail Building
  • 2.63% Cap Rate
  • $4,200,000
For Sale

16607-16617 Hawthorne Blvd

Lawndale, CA 90260

  • 10,544 SF Retail Building
  • $3,250,000
For Sale

18093 Prairie Ave

Torrance, CA 90504

  • 8,900 SF Office Building
  • $4,490,000

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Torrance $592 12,767 SF
Redondo Beach $766 6,673 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Torrance

For Sale

Torrance Courtyard Apartments

Torrance, CA 90502

  • 44,241 SF Multifamily
  • $14,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Torrance 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 Torrance or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Torrance 142,040 54,322 44 $105,589 3 25,148 -3%
Redondo Beach 71,664 29,321 43 $129,721 2 14,319 -2%

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

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

Torrance 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 Torrance?

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

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

How does Torrance compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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