South Gate, CA 90280 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

South Gate, CA—90280

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$675,000

1.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,400

42.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

45.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.4%

Median Rent

$2,100

9.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,950

4.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,500

0.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,150

2.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — South Gate, CA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in South Gate, CA is $675,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.3%. This indicates that home prices in South Gate, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$675,000	-1.3%
Single Family	$676,000	-1.5%
Condos	$561,000	-2.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — South Gate, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South Gate, CA is $2,240, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South Gate, CA is studios: $1,540, 1-bedrooms: $1,960, 2-bedrooms: $2,510, 3-bedrooms: $3,160, 4-bedrooms: $4,800. The most common rental property sizes in South Gate, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 37.4% and 37.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,100	$2,240
Studio Rent	$1,550	$1,540
1 Bed Rent	$1,950	$1,960
2 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,510
3 Bed Rent	$3,150	$3,160
4 Bed Rent	$4,800	$4,800

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

9.5%

1 Bedroom

37.2%

2 Bedrooms

37.4%

3 Bedrooms

13.4%

4 Bedrooms

2.2%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — South Gate, CA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in South Gate, CA is 61. This is a increase of 45.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$654,000	0.0%
Listing Count	36	14.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	14.0%
Days on Market	61	45.0%

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Demographics — South Gate, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Gate, CA has a population of 91,700, which has decreased by -3.6% over the past 5 years. South Gate, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	91,700	-3.6%
% Under 18	23.2%	-16.2%
% Seniors	12.1%	31.5%
% WFH	6.4%	137.0%
% w/ College Degree	11.5%	23.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Gate, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 94.9% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South Gate, CA is white, making up 2.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 41.8% of the population in South Gate, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 3.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	2.5%	-19.4%
% Black	1.0%	25.0%
% Hispanic	94.9%	-0.1%
% Asian	0.8%	14.3%
% Foreign Born	41.8%	-3.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — South Gate, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 383 mortgage originations in South Gate, CA, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in South Gate, CA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 23.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	383
% Conventional Loans	76.0%
% Government Loans	24.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	23.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — South Gate, CA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in South Gate, CA under the Section 8 program is 5.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In South Gate, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	793
Total Units Section 8	792
% Rentals under Section 8	5.8%
% Occupied Section 8	57.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$140	$1,950	$1,810
2 Bedroom	-$210	$2,500	$2,290
3 Bedroom	-$210	$3,150	$2,940
4 Bedroom	-$1,560	$4,800	$3,240

South Gate, CA—90280

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South Gate, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South Gate, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South Gate, CA

Demographics — South Gate, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South Gate, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South Gate, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South Gate, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

South Gate, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	8.8
Median Home Price	$675,000
Median Household Income	$71,400

South Gate, CA—90280

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South Gate, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South Gate, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South Gate, CA

Demographics — South Gate, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South Gate, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South Gate, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South Gate, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

South Gate, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lynwood, CA

Bell, CA

Huntington Park, CA

Maywood, CA

Paramount, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

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