Alachua, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$277 Avg asking sale price
$3,485 Avg asking lease rate
12,853 SF Avg unit lease size
21,120 SF Avg building size for sale
8.01% Average cap rate

Alachua's Demographic Profile

Alachua has 4,426 households and a median income of $81,216, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 10,932
# Households 4,426
Median age 42
Median household income $81,216
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,047
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Alachua $351 34,478 SF 9.01%
Gainesville $235 29,050 SF 11.71%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Alachua $178 7,468 SF
High Springs $102 11,739 SF
Newberry $403 8,375 SF
Gainesville $220 9,469 SF
Archer $260 3,078 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gainesville $167 101,003 SF 6.09%
Lake City $93 48,503 SF 9.92%
Middleburg $249 9,906 SF 5.60%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Alachua

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Whistle Express

Alachua, FL 32615

  • 4,700 SF Retail Building
  • 6.75% Cap Rate
  • $6,544,832
For Sale

14827 Main St

Alachua, FL 32615

  • 1,936 SF Retail Building
  • $369,900
For Sale

Retail Building for Sale

Alachua, FL 32615

  • 4,700 SF Retail Building
  • $795,000
For Sale

Foundation Park Building II

Alachua, FL 32615

  • 21,455 SF Industrial Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $20,956,757
For Sale

Progress Park Office Showroom

Alachua, FL 32615

  • 15,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

Pad Ready-Sale or Lease-Build to Suit Avail.

Alachua, FL 32615

  • 1 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $650,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Alachua pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Alachua $277 21,120 SF
High Springs $143 10,605 SF
Newberry $403 8,375 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Alachua alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Alachua or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Alachua 10,932 4,426 42 $81,216 3 1,047 5%
High Springs 7,500 2,917 41 $76,124 3 488 8%
Brooker 307 116 43 $78,500 3 15 1%
Newberry 8,242 3,068 39 $81,609 3 516 8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Alachua, FL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Alachua

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Is Alachua a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Alachua offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Alachua?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Alachua. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Alachua?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Alachua. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Alachua compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Alachua. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Alachua acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Alachua, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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