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Commerce

Commerce

$724,017 Average Value
$580 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Commerce's size give residents convenient access to amenities

Commerce is a compact city near Los Angeles where you get easy access to local restaurants and routes to shopping nearby. Interstates and a rail station run right through the area, and residents are moments from schools, parks and the Citadel Outlets shopping center. The homes are on sidewalk-lined streets and appeal to buyers and renters alike.

Bungalows and ranch-style homes are close together in Commerce

The residential areas in Commerce are compact, where the homes are close together along sidewalk-lined streets. You’ll find bungalows and ranch-style houses with small yards and detached garages. Prices tend to range from the lower $500,000s to the upper $900,000s. Renters can also find options here, like condos and detached homes. “Commerce has a lot of good longtime residents who love it,” says Realtor Alma Aguilar with Coldwell Banker Realty.

Ranch-style homes are very popular in Commerce, California.
Ranch-style homes are very popular in Commerce, California.
Many homes sit on sidewalk-lined streets in Commerce.
Many homes sit on sidewalk-lined streets in Commerce.
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Traveling along interstates or taking the bus or train

Interstates 5 and 710 run through Commerce, providing direct routes across the greater Los Angeles area. “It's close to the freeways, super close to LA and the University of Southern California,” Aguilar says. Metrolink's Orange County Line has a station in the area, connecting riders to hubs like Los Angeles Union Station in downtown LA and all the way south to Oceanside. Regional bus lines connect residents to the parks, Citadel Outlets and Los Angeles’ arts district.

Two school districts serve Commerce

The Montebello Unified School District covers most of Commerce, but a small corner in the western part of the city is in the Los Angeles Unified School District. There are two schools within the city limits: Bandini Elementary School and Rosewood Park STEAM Academy.

Bell Gardens High School is where some Commerce students might attend.
Bell Gardens High School is where some Commerce students might attend.
The Rosewood Park STEAM Academy is within Commerce city limits.
The Rosewood Park STEAM Academy is within Commerce city limits.
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Where to dine and shop around Commerce

When it comes to dining out, Atlantic and Washington boulevards have the most options within Commerce. “I like how you can find really delicious food there — hole-in-the-wall kind of places,” Aguilar says.

  • Sergio's Tacos, a local chain that opens early and closes late in the evenings
  • Lucky Guy's Burgers, where you can order stuffed breakfast burritos and charbroiled burgers
  • Il Saggio Italian Restaurant, a family-owned spot with a full lunch and dinner menu
The nearby Citadel Outlets is full of national brands, from Old Navy to the Disney Outlet Store. You can also take a short drive to Target or the El Super grocery store for everyday needs.

The Citadel Outlets shopping center is a one-stop shop for lodging, shopping and groceries.
The Citadel Outlets shopping center is a one-stop shop for lodging, shopping and groceries.
Many residents enjoy spending their time in the local outlets, visiting a variety of stores.
Many residents enjoy spending their time in the local outlets, visiting a variety of stores.
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Parks, community centers and summer events get residents outdoors

Bandini Park has a baseball field surrounded by a basketball court, covered picnic tables and a wading pool. The park also has the Batres Community Center, where you can join recreation programs, from arts and crafts sessions to exercise programs. Rosewood Park is the larger option, with room to play baseball, soccer and basketball. The on-site Brenda Villa Aquatic Center has two indoor heated swimming pools. People fill the park for the annual Summer Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park.

Locals take advantage of the basketball courts in Rosewood Park.
Locals take advantage of the basketball courts in Rosewood Park.
Bandini Park has picnic shelters and walking paths.
Bandini Park has picnic shelters and walking paths.
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
1,901
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
4.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,172
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,942
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
920
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
660
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Commerce Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
6
Median Rent
$1,575
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,350
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,075
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,700
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,100
Median Condo Rent
$1,575
Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,850

Demographics

Total Population
11,330
Median Age
38
Population Density
104 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,478
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$79,317

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
64.4%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
12.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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