Gardena, CA Office Overview
Gardena is part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, located roughly 15 miles south of L.A., via Interstate 110. The city is home to a population of more than 60,000 residents. Encircled by the San Diego, Glenn Anderson, and Harbor Freeways, the city is particularly well positioned in terms of infrastructure access within the greater L.A. region.
The city’s economy is diverse and welcoming to a wide variety of business ventures. Home to headquarters and operations of enterprises such as Digital Manga, Japanese food company Nissin Foods, Marukai retail corporation, and IT service management company En Pointe Technologies, the local business environment has proven friendly and attractive to both national and international businesses.
Gardena, CA Office Inventory Description
As of mid-2017, the Gardena office market encompassed nearly 1.7 million square feet of office space in properties larger than 50,000 square feet. Entertainment has always played a major role in the local economy. Up until 1980, the city held a local monopoly on legal card rooms. The casino business continues to make a significant contribution to the city’s economy, but the business environment has diversified to include enterprises and institutions operating in other sectors as well, including administrative operations, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Just under 260,000 square feet of office inventory is Class A, while Class B office space accounts for more than 1.4 million square feet of local product. Larger office buildings in Gardena have been developed mainly in two areas, namely clustered in the Harbor Gateway North neighborhood, along the San Diego freeway, and in uptown Gardena City, along the West Redondo Beach Boulevard. Notable local properties include the Pacific Pointe Center on West 190th Street, and the Hamilton Corporate Center on South Hamilton Avenue.
Gardena, CA Commercial Inventory Breakdown
Office Spaces
Total: 1,403,616 SF
By square footage range:
- 50k to 100k SF: 374,042 SF / 26.65% of total office
- 100k to 500k SF: 1,029,574 SF / 73.35% of total office
By class:
- Class A: 257,476 SF / 18.34% of total office
- Class B: 1,146,140 SF / 81.66% of total office
Top 10 Largest Office Buildings
in Gardena
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Pointe | 879 West 190th Street, 90248 | 247,244 | 1988 |
| Southbay Centre | 1515 West 190th Street, 90501 | 210,051 | 1984 |
| Toyota Plaza | 1411 West 190th Street, 90248 | 173,854 | 1985 |
| 18455 South Figueroa & 501 West 190th Street | 18455 South Figueroa Street, 90248 | 125,849 | 1978 |
| Gardena Professional Medical Plaza | 1045 West Redondo Beach Blvd, 90247 | 114,815 | 1988 |
| Gardena Professional Medical Plaza | 1045 West Redondo Beach Blvd, 90247 | 114,815 | 1988 |
| Normandie Business Center | 1225 West 190th Street, 90248 | 77,246 | 1983 |
| 1025 West 190th Street | 1025 West 190th Street, 90248 | 68,378 | 1984 |
| Gateway Corporate Center - 1149 West 190th Street | 1149 West 190th Street, 90248 | 63,223 | 1983 |
| Hamilton Corporate Center | 19300 South Hamilton Avenue, 90248 | 62,891 | 1986 |
Largest Office Properties Recently Completed
in Gardena
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Commerce Center | 19210 South Vermont Avenue, 90248 | 50,840 | 2008 |
| 19210 South Vermont Avenue | 19210 South Vermont Avenue, 90248 | 11,620 | 2008 |
| Gardena Professional Medical Plaza | 1045 West Redondo Beach Blvd, 90247 | 114,815 | 1988 |
| 1125 West 190th Street | 1125 West 190th Street, 90248 | 28,231 | 1988 |
| Hamilton Corporate Center | 19300 South Hamilton Avenue, 90248 | 62,891 | 1986 |
| 18726 South Western Avenue | 18726 South Western Avenue, 90248 | 47,294 | 1986 |
| Kaiser Permanente Gardena Medical Offices | 15446 South Western Avenue, 90249 | 47,195 | 1986 |
| Toyota Plaza | 1411 West 190th Street, 90248 | 173,854 | 1985 |
| Southbay Centre | 1515 West 190th Street, 90501 | 210,051 | 1984 |
| 16920 South Figueroa Street | 16920 South Figueroa Street, 90248 | 25,120 | 1984 |
Gardena, CA Green Office Space
The State of California is home to six of the top 30 green office markets in the U.S., including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento. The 2017 National Green Building Adoption Index, looked at the growth in percentage share of energy efficient building compliance, whether according to the USGBC LEED program, the EPA Energy Star rating program, or a different established compliance. According to the findings of the report, in 2005, the overall percentage of energy-efficient office space across these 30 markets was below 5%. By mid-2017, the market share had increased to nearly 40%.
While the city was not large enough to make the top 30 market cut, there is clear progress being made in this commercial building sector. One local example is the Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Drive Test Center. Opened to the public in early 2017, this 6,000-square-foot facility earned a LEED Silver certification for sustainable building materials, drought-tolerant native landscaping, and both water and energy efficient building design.
Gardena, CA's Top Office-Using Sectors
The Gardena office market sees robust demand from enterprises and institutions operating in economic sectors like healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing.
- Healthcare – The Memorial Hospital of Gardena is one of the largest employers in the city;
- Entertainment – renown Hustler Casino and the Normandie Casino, along with the wide variety of smaller supporting businesses they attract, are also among the city’s largest employers and drivers of demand on the commercial real estate market;
- Manufacturing – Hitco Carbon Composites, Southwest Offset Printing, and Nissin Foods are a few of the larger companies operating in Gardena in this sector;
- Corporate Office – Digital Manga, Marukai Corporate U.S.A., and En Pointe Technologies are some of the companies that call Gardena home and expand their headquarters in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does office space cost in Gardena, CA?
The average office rental rate in Gardena, CA is $27.6 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 Gardena Office Market Trends for more stats.
What is the size of available office spaces in Gardena, CA?
The Gardena, CA office market can accommodate various businesses, sporting a range of office space availabilities. The average size of office space availabilities is 16,525 square feet. If you’re just starting out as a company or as an entrepreneur, the smallest available office space in Gardena, CA is 438 square feet, while the maximum rentable space on the market now is 32,612 square feet.
How do I get office space in Gardena, CA?
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How many office listings are available in Gardena, CA?
There are 27 office listings on the Gardena, CA market. See all available office spaces for rent.
Where to rent an office space in Gardena, CA?
Popular Gardena neighbourhoods with available office spaces include and Harbor Gateway North.
What other property types are available for lease in Gardena, CA?
In addition to traditional office spaces, commercial real estate listings on our platform also include coworking & shared office space options, retail spaces, industrial buildings, warehouses, distribution facilities, and more.
Gardena Demographics
Population
- Total Population59,709
- Male Population(47.9 %) 28,624
- Female Population(52.1 %) 31,085
- Median Age41.30
Income/Financial
- Average Household Income$75,516
- Median Household Income$58,447
- Median Income Under 25$50,669
- Median Income 25-44$61,983
- Median Income 45-64$67,485
- Median Income Over 65$42,205