| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 76th | Good |
| Demographics | 35th | Fair |
| Amenities | 53rd | Fair |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1101 N Central Ave, Compton, CA, 90222, US |
| Region / Metro | Compton |
| Year of Construction | 1988 |
| Units | 50 |
| Transaction Date | 2017-12-13 |
| Transaction Price | $6,274,000 |
| Buyer | SOUTHEAST SENIOR HOUSING PRESERVATION LP |
| Seller | ROSECRANS MANOR |
1101 N Central Ave, Compton CA Multifamily Investment
Neighborhood occupancy remains steady and renter demand is supported by a high-cost ownership market, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. One clear takeaway for investors is durable leasing potential underpinned by Los Angeles County employment depth.
The property sits in an Inner Suburb of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro with a neighborhood rating of C+. Neighborhood occupancy is 95.7% (top quartile nationally), signaling stable tenancy conditions at the neighborhood level rather than the property itself, based on CRE market data from WDSuite.
Within a 3-mile radius, households have increased while population edged lower, indicating smaller household sizes and a modest shift toward rental living. Renter-occupied share is roughly half today and projected to rise slightly, creating a larger tenant base that can support occupancy stability and consistent leasing.
Elevated home values relative to incomes (with neighborhood home values near the higher end for many U.S. areas) point to a high-cost ownership market, which tends to sustain multifamily demand and support retention. Median contract rents in the neighborhood rank above many U.S. neighborhoods, yet rent-to-income levels remain manageable enough to balance pricing power with lease management considerations.
Local amenities skew practical: grocery and pharmacy access are competitive among Los Angeles neighborhoods, while cafés and park density are limited. Average school ratings trend below national medians, which may influence unit-mix positioning for family renters but does not preclude workforce demand driven by broader metro employment access.
Safety indicators rank below the metro median among 1,441 Los Angeles neighborhoods, reflecting higher relative crime exposure than many parts of the region. Nationally, the neighborhood sits below the median for safety; however, year-over-year property offenses have moved downward, an improvement that is competitive compared with many U.S. neighborhoods. These are area-level signals, not site-specific conditions, and should be incorporated into underwriting, security planning, and leasing strategy.
Nearby employers include Airgas, Air Products & Chemicals, Coca-Cola Downey, Mattel, and Raytheon Public Safety RTC—providing a diversified employment base that supports workforce renter demand and commute convenience for this location.
- Airgas — industrial gases (5.2 miles)
- Air Products & Chemicals — industrial gases (6.4 miles)
- Coca-Cola Downey — beverage operations (7.7 miles)
- Mattel — toy & entertainment (7.9 miles) — HQ
- Raytheon Public Safety RTC — defense & aerospace offices (8.1 miles)
At 50 units with approximately 795 sq. ft. average unit size, this asset offers scale suited for professional management in a submarket where neighborhood occupancy is strong and renter reliance on multifamily housing is reinforced by elevated ownership costs. According to CRE market data from WDSuite, neighborhood rents sit above many U.S. areas while rent-to-income levels suggest manageable affordability pressure, supporting lease retention with disciplined revenue management.
Three-mile demographics show a slight contraction in population alongside growth in households and a renter-occupied share near half today and rising in the forecast, pointing to a broader tenant base and potential for steady demand. Practical amenity access (notably groceries and pharmacies) and proximity to diversified employment nodes support day-to-day livability, although safety perceptions and limited park/café density warrant focused asset management and resident engagement.
- Stable neighborhood occupancy and diversified Los Angeles employment base underpin leasing durability
- High-cost ownership context supports renter demand and pricing power balanced by rent-to-income levels
- Household growth and gradual rise in renter share within 3 miles expand the tenant pool
- Practical amenity access (grocery, pharmacy) enhances livability for workforce renters
- Risks: below-median safety rankings and limited park/café density call for proactive security and amenity strategy