For Sale
West Los Angeles, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$637
Avg asking sale price
$46
Avg asking lease rate
6,408 SF
Avg unit lease size
18,460 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.37%
Average cap rate
West Los Angeles's Demographic Profile
West Los Angeles has 22,843 households and a median income of $105,442, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 46,773 |
| # Households | 22,843 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median household income | $105,442 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 17,429 |
| 5-year population change | -2% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | $677 | 18,971 SF | 7.00% |
| Mar Vista | $741 | 5,291 SF | 5.99% |
| Palms | $649 | 20,271 SF | 5.77% |
| Santa Monica | $874 | 18,540 SF | 7.00% |
| Los Angeles | $606 | 20,949 SF | 10.80% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | $730 | 20,758 SF | 6.52% |
| Santa Monica | $1,005 | 19,402 SF | 6.52% |
| Los Angeles | $407 | 23,126 SF | 9.91% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | $707 | 11,610 SF |
| Mar Vista | $787 | 5,123 SF |
| Palms | $937 | 7,672 SF |
| Santa Monica | $1,130 | 8,764 SF |
| Los Angeles | $651 | 9,451 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | $510 | 8,596 SF | 9.19% |
| Mar Vista | $501 | 20,382 SF | 5.56% |
| Palms | $436 | 12,901 SF | 6.23% |
| Santa Monica | $656 | 8,313 SF | 9.19% |
| Los Angeles | $435 | 13,980 SF | 11.81% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in West Los Angeles
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 West Los Angeles pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | $637 | 18,460 SF |
| Mar Vista | $656 | 11,931 SF |
| Palms | $851 | 15,958 SF |
| Santa Monica | $829 | 14,474 SF |
| Los Angeles | $526 | 17,754 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places West Los Angeles 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 West Los Angeles or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | 46,773 | 22,843 | 38 | $105,442 | 2 | 17,429 | -2% |
| Mar Vista | 58,895 | 25,514 | 40 | $100,556 | 2 | 16,121 | -2% |
| Palms | 58,027 | 26,301 | 37 | $91,437 | 2 | 21,388 | -1% |
| Santa Monica | 96,463 | 49,171 | 43 | $107,023 | 2 | 36,158 | -1% |
| Los Angeles | 3,789,744 | 1,372,750 | 38 | $74,048 | 3 | 889,182 | -3% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in West Los Angeles, 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 West Los Angeles
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Is West Los Angeles a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
West Los Angeles 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 West Los Angeles?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in West Los Angeles. 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 West Los Angeles?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for West Los Angeles. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does West Los Angeles compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to West Los Angeles. 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 West Los Angeles acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in West Los Angeles, 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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