Wilmington, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Wilmington's Demographic Profile

Wilmington has 13,664 households and a median income of $55,416, 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 51,295
# Households 13,664
Median age 35
Median household income $55,416
Avg household size 4.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,472
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wilmington $620 9,798 SF 6.63%
San Pedro $555 7,980 SF 6.52%
Lomita $365 8,206 SF 6.43%
Carson $1,020 58,921 SF 6.63%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wilmington $541 15,807 SF 3.17%
Lomita $367 4,700 SF 7.36%
Carson $345 33,162 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Wilmington $1,559 3,307 SF
San Pedro $1,316 3,539 SF
Lomita $928 11,214 SF
Carson $620 10,295 SF
Rolling Hills Estates $988 10,491 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wilmington $399 8,190 SF 6.52%
Harbor City $519 12,622 SF 6.26%
San Pedro $391 6,595 SF 6.84%
Lomita $1,349 9,693 SF 5.09%
Carson $416 6,066 SF 6.08%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Wilmington

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

2035 W 15th St

Long Beach, CA 90813

  • 1,057 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,999,000
For Sale

1661 Cota Ave

Long Beach, CA 90813

  • 2,414 SF Industrial Building
  • $985,000
For Sale

Great Duplexx with Lots of Land!

Wilmington, CA 90744

  • 2,623 SF Multifamily
  • $650,000
For Sale

26103 Belle Porte Ave

Harbor City, CA 90710

  • 5,774 SF Multifamily
  • 5.71% Cap Rate
  • $1,075,000
For Sale

1445 N Wilmington Blvd

Wilmington, CA 90744

  • 2,867 SF Multifamily
  • 5.90% Cap Rate
  • $915,000
For Sale

1470-1472 Cota Ave

Long Beach, CA 90813

  • 10,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,899,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Wilmington $814 12,369 SF
Harbor City $459 13,115 SF
San Pedro $827 6,597 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Wilmington 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 Wilmington or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Wilmington 51,295 13,664 35 $55,416 4 8,472 -4%
Harbor City 24,622 8,591 42 $74,231 3 3,891 -4%
San Pedro 79,357 30,685 41 $77,328 3 18,099 -3%

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

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

Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

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

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

How does Wilmington compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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