El Monte, CA Office Overview
Located in San Gabriel Valley, El Monte is part of the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan region, which is home to over 13 million people. The city itself has a population of roughly 116,000 residents. The city’s proximity to Los Angeles, as well as the demands of the diverse local economy, are the main drivers of demand on the El Monte office market.
The city neighbors Arcadia and Irwindale to the north, Baldwin Park and the City of Industry to the east, Whittier Narrows to the south, and Rosemead and Temple to the west. Most of the office buildings in town are clustered near the western border with Rosemead, along Flair Drive, with excellent access to Interstate 10.
El Monte, CA Office Inventory Description
As of mid-2017, the El Monte office market encompassed nearly 1.6 million square feet of space, in properties larger than 50,000 square feet. Located in the San Gabriel Valley, only a few short miles from the Los Angeles via Interstate 10, the city offers a good mix of Class A, B and C office product. There are over 1.3 million square feet of Class B office space in El Monte, with Class A making up over 200,000 square feet of the market inventory, and Class C office space accounting for more than 68,000 square feet of El Monte office space.
Among the largest office properties in town are the Cathay Bank Center, which encompasses 113,000 square feet of class A office space, the 265,296-square-foot office property at 3440 Flair Drive, and the multi-tenant, 258,600-square-foot office building at 9320 Telstar Avenue.
El Monte, CA Commercial Inventory Breakdown
Office Spaces
Total: 2,152,938 SF
By square footage range:
- 50k to 100k SF: 806,855 SF / 37.48% of total office
- 100k to 500k SF: 1,346,083 SF / 62.52% of total office
By class:
- Class A: 204,200 SF / 9.48% of total office
- Class B: 1,548,802 SF / 71.94% of total office
- Class C: 68,091 SF / 3.16% of total office
Top 10 Largest Office Buildings
in El Monte
Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
---|---|---|---|
3440 Flair Drive | 3440 Flair Drive, 91731 | 265,296 | 1980 |
9320 Telstar Avenue | 9320 Telstar Avenue, 91731 | 258,600 | 1975 |
9320 Telstar Avenue | 9320 Telstar Avenue, 91731 | 246,912 | 1975 |
Rosemead Springs Business Center | 3200 Rosemead Blvd, 91731 | 130,430 | 1979 |
Cathay Bank | 9650 Flair Drive, 91731 | 113,000 | 1972 |
9350 Flair Drive | 9350 Flair Drive, 91731 | 97,850 | 1972 |
9300 Flair Drive | 9300 Flair Drive, 91731 | 91,200 | 1982 |
Pacific Plaza - 10503, 10505 & 10507 Valley Blvd | 10503 Valley Blvd, 91731 | 90,243 | 1973 |
9000 Flair Drive | 9000 Flair Drive, 91731 | 86,932 | 1964 |
9550 Flair Drive | 9550 Flair Drive, 91731 | 80,993 | 1966 |
Largest Office Properties Recently Completed
in El Monte
Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
---|---|---|---|
3629 Santa Anita Avenue | 3629 Santa Anita Avenue, 91731 | 32,000 | 2017 |
10418 Valley Blvd | 10418 Valley Blvd, 91731 | 31,594 | 2007 |
10501 Valley Blvd | 10501 Valley Blvd, 91731 | 54,066 | 2001 |
Airport Office Center | 4401 Santa Anita Avenue, 91731 | 64,480 | 1987 |
9300 Flair Drive | 9300 Flair Drive, 91731 | 91,200 | 1982 |
El Monte Executive Plaza | 11100 Valley Blvd, 91731 | 53,228 | 1981 |
3440 Flair Drive | 3440 Flair Drive, 91731 | 265,296 | 1980 |
Rosemead Springs Business Center | 3200 Rosemead Blvd, 91731 | 130,430 | 1979 |
Pacific Telstar Business Park | 9040 Telstar Avenue, 91731 | 62,772 | 1979 |
Flair Business Park | 3360 Flair Drive, 91731 | 57,000 | 1979 |
El Monte, CA Green Office Space
The El Monte office inventory includes roughly 350,000 square feet of green certified office space. This accounts for roughly 22% of total office space in town. One example is the office property located at the 3440 Flair Drive. With direct access to the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Interstate 10, this building was completed in 1980 and encompasses more than 265,000 square feet of LEED Gold-certified office space.
Since 2005, the percentage of green office space in the top 30 U.S. markets has increased nearly seven-fold. According to the 2017 National Green Building Adoption Index, which surveyed these top markets, the overall percentage of energy-efficient office space accounts for 40% of the combined inventory of the markets surveyed, up from less than 5% back in 2005
El Monte, CA's Top Office-Using Sectors
Demand on the El Monte office market is generated and driven by businesses, enterprises, and institutions operating in sectors like municipal administration, manufacturing, and education.
- Government – the City of El Monte, the California Air Resources Board, and San Gabriel Transit are three of the larger employers and office space users in El Monte;
- Manufacturing – International Medication Systems, Plastic Dress Up, Lawrence Equipment, and Vacco Industries are among the largest manufacturing employers in town;
- Education – the El Monte City School District, the Mountain View Elementary School District, and the El Monte Adult School are some of the top office-using organizations in this sector;
- Corporate Office – firms such as M.C. Gill and San Gabriel Transit are among the city’s top white-collar employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does office space cost in El Monte, CA?
The average office rental rate in El Monte, CA is $20.8 per square foot. Asking prices vary based on the property’s location, overall rating, amenities, proximity to restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, as well as public transport, airports and highways. Check El Monte Office Market Trends for more stats.
What is the size of available office spaces in El Monte, CA?
The El Monte, CA office market can accommodate various businesses, sporting a range of office space availabilities. The average size of office space availabilities is 7,147 square feet. If you’re just starting out as a company or as an entrepreneur, the smallest available office space in El Monte, CA is 293 square feet, while the maximum rentable space on the market now is 14,000 square feet.
How do I get office space in El Monte, CA?
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How many office listings are available in El Monte, CA?
There are 21 office listings on the El Monte, CA market. See all available office spaces for rent.
What other property types are available for lease in El Monte, CA?
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El Monte Demographics
Population
- Total Population115,517
- Male Population(49.8 %) 57,544
- Female Population(50.2 %) 57,973
- Median Age35.70
Income/Financial
- Average Household Income$63,216
- Median Household Income$49,003
- Median Income Under 25$45,946
- Median Income 25-44$48,962
- Median Income 45-64$56,586
- Median Income Over 65$35,995
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