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 $603 9,798 SF 7.04%
San Pedro $374 8,436 SF 6.52%
Lomita $575 6,239 SF 6.43%
Carson $869 54,101 SF 7.04%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wilmington $441 15,317 SF 6.61%
Lomita $367 4,700 SF 7.36%
Carson $291 26,247 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Wilmington $1,228 4,129 SF
San Pedro $1,295 3,985 SF
Lomita $928 11,214 SF
Carson $502 11,162 SF
Rolling Hills Estates $988 10,491 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wilmington $442 20,270 SF 7.67%
San Pedro $399 13,779 SF 7.67%
Carson $369 10,033 SF 8.64%
Signal Hill $456 8,721 SF 6.09%
Long Beach $423 10,198 SF 9.00%

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

709 S Centre St

San Pedro, CA 90731

  • 6,948 SF Retail Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,890,000
For Sale

650 N Broad Ave

Wilmington, CA 90744

  • 5,500 SF Industrial Building
  • 5.48% Cap Rate
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

418-424 W 6th St

San Pedro, CA 90731

  • 7,450 SF Multifamily
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,509,460
For Sale

26377 Hillcrest Ave

Lomita, CA 90717

  • 7,504 SF Multifamily
  • 5.18% Cap Rate
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

Significant Price Reduction | Vacant | OZ

San Pedro, CA 90731

  • 0.32 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,475,000
For Sale

Industrial Harbor City Development

Harbor City, CA 90710

  • 0.22 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $980,000

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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 $717 14,169 SF
Harbor City $547 9,963 SF
San Pedro $819 9,458 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.