| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 79th | Good |
| Demographics | 26th | Poor |
| Amenities | 77th | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2545 Central Ave, South El Monte, CA, 91733, US |
| Region / Metro | South El Monte |
| Year of Construction | 1972 |
| Units | 22 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
2545 Central Ave South El Monte Multifamily Investment
Neighborhood occupancy trends are above the metro median and supported by a majority renter-occupied housing base, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. The location’s strong amenity access further underpins durable renter demand.
Located in South El Monte within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro, the neighborhood rates a B and is classified as Urban Core. Amenity access is a clear strength: grocery and restaurant density ranks among the highest nationally, and parks and cafés are also well represented. These daily-needs conveniences support leasing velocity and resident retention for workforce-oriented rentals.
Neighborhood occupancy is above the metro median among 1,441 Los Angeles-area neighborhoods and sits in the top quartile nationally, signaling stable renter demand. The share of housing units that are renter-occupied is the majority locally, indicating a deep tenant base that typically supports steady absorption and renewal rates.
Within a 3-mile radius, demographics show a modest population contraction alongside a projected increase in household count and a declining average household size over the next five years. For investors, that points to a larger pool of households relative to residents and potential demand for multifamily units, especially as more, smaller households enter the market. Median household incomes are rising in the radius, which can support rent growth management while still requiring careful attention to price points and lease terms.
Home values in the neighborhood are elevated (among the higher percentiles nationally), creating a high-cost ownership market that tends to reinforce reliance on rental housing and can aid lease retention. Rent-to-income metrics indicate some affordability pressure, suggesting prudent revenue management and renewal strategies. For comparative context, these takeaways are informed by multifamily property research from WDSuite and reflect broader Los Angeles patterns where renter demand is durable but price-sensitive.
Safety indicators for the neighborhood trend below national percentiles and are also below the metro median among 1,441 Los Angeles-area neighborhoods. This context suggests investors should plan for appropriate security measures, lighting, and access control to support resident satisfaction and retention.
Recent data also show increases in estimated violent offenses year over year, while property crime remains an ongoing consideration. Framing these metrics at the neighborhood level—rather than the property—helps with underwriting for operating practices and potential insurance and CapEx planning.
The property sits near a diversified employment base that supports renter demand through commute convenience, including energy, utilities, packaging, beverages, and defense-related offices.
- Chevron — energy (1.35 miles)
- Edison International — utilities (1.90 miles) — HQ
- International Paper — packaging (7.11 miles)
- Coca-Cola Downey — beverages (9.69 miles)
- Raytheon Public Safety RTC — defense & aerospace offices (9.81 miles)
This 22-unit asset benefits from strong neighborhood fundamentals for workforce housing: above-median metro occupancy, a majority renter-occupied housing base, and dense daily-needs amenities that support leasing stability. Elevated local home values relative to incomes create a high-cost ownership market, which often sustains renter reliance on multifamily units and can aid renewal performance. According to CRE market data from WDSuite, these dynamics are consistent with broader Los Angeles patterns where renter demand is steady but price-sensitive.
Within a 3-mile radius, households are projected to increase even as population dips, implying smaller household sizes and a broader tenant base over time. Investors should pair this demand outlook with disciplined affordability and renewal strategies given rent-to-income pressures and neighborhood safety metrics that are below national percentiles.
- Above-median metro occupancy and top-quartile national standing support stable leasing
- Majority renter-occupied housing base indicates depth of tenant demand
- Dense grocery, restaurant, and park access enhances retention and renter appeal
- High-cost ownership landscape reinforces reliance on rentals and renewal potential
- Risks: below-national safety percentiles and affordability pressure call for prudent operations