For Sale
Whittier, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$450 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$23 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
7,524 SF
Avg unit lease size
25,687 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.03%
Average cap rate
Whittier's Demographic Profile
Whittier has 27,172 households and a median income of $85,994, 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 | 82,866 |
| # Households | 27,172 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median household income | $85,994 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 11,606 |
| 5-year population change | -4% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier | $385 | 10,570 SF | 7.20% |
| Santa Fe Springs | $766 | 14,808 SF | 3.67% |
| La Habra Heights | $689 | 3,214 SF | 3.64% |
| South El Monte | $348 | 87,325 SF | 5.74% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier | $423 | 45,180 SF | 4.34% |
| Hacienda Heights | $312 | 44,991 SF | 6.67% |
| Pico Rivera | $336 | 52,141 SF | 6.50% |
| Santa Fe Springs | $413 | 62,782 SF | 6.50% |
| South El Monte | $369 | 8,696 SF | 4.41% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier | $567 | 11,603 SF |
| Pico Rivera | $880 | 10,204 SF |
| Santa Fe Springs | $955 | 7,612 SF |
| La Habra Heights | $617 | 7,862 SF |
| South El Monte | $521 | 13,028 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier | $416 | 21,156 SF | 7.37% |
| Pico Rivera | $421 | 9,981 SF | 6.86% |
| Santa Fe Springs | $437 | 25,547 SF | 5.13% |
| South El Monte | $419 | 7,708 SF | 5.74% |
| La Habra | $383 | 52,975 SF | 5.23% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Whittier
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 Whittier pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier | $450 | 25,687 SF |
| Hacienda Heights | $385 | 36,891 SF |
| Pico Rivera | $559 | 26,719 SF |
| Santa Fe Springs | $572 | 46,172 SF |
| La Habra Heights | $558 | 5,538 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Whittier 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 Whittier or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier | 82,866 | 27,172 | 40 | $85,994 | 3 | 11,606 | -4% |
| Hacienda Heights | 50,405 | 15,304 | 44 | $100,480 | 3 | 3,987 | -4% |
| Pico Rivera | 56,957 | 15,430 | 39 | $82,272 | 4 | 4,809 | -4% |
| Santa Fe Springs | 17,504 | 5,254 | 40 | $79,981 | 3 | 2,107 | -5% |
| La Habra Heights | 5,078 | 1,687 | 49 | $183,792 | 3 | 205 | -5% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Whittier, 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 Whittier
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Is Whittier a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Whittier 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 Whittier?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Whittier. 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 Whittier?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Whittier. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Whittier compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Whittier. 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 Whittier acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Whittier, 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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