Bluffton, SC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Bluffton's Demographic Profile

Bluffton has 11,210 households and a median income of $90,660, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +11% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 31,555
# Households 11,210
Median age 40
Median household income $90,660
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,041
5-year population change +11%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bluffton $354 9,477 SF 7.52%
Hilton Head Island $268 4,809 SF 7.54%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hilton Head $251 10,968 SF 6.76%
Hilton Head Island $255 7,715 SF 6.76%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bluffton $404 4,315 SF
Hilton Head Island $301 4,579 SF
Hardeeville $399 1,883 SF
Port Royal $1,508 3,600 SF
Thunderbolt $137 6,031 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Savannah $358 13,562 SF 7.44%
Charleston $794 20,784 SF 6.35%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bluffton

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

Legacy Medical Center

Okatie, SC 29909

  • 45,500 SF Office Building
  • $950,000
For Sale

Commercial Condos For Sale

Ridgeland, SC 29936

  • 20,000 SF Retail Building
  • $363,720 - $454,650
For Sale

452 Browns Cove Rd

Ridgeland, SC 29936

  • 5,700 SF Flex Building
  • $997,500
For Sale

Commercial or Live/Work Opportunity

Bluffton, SC 29910

  • 0.19 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $439,000
For Sale

3119 Okatie Hwy

Bluffton, SC 29910

  • 2.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $495,000
For Sale

4.03 Acre Commercial Parcel - New River

Hardeeville, SC 29927

  • 4.03 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bluffton $347 12,228 SF
Okatie $309 3,075 SF
Hilton Head $332 10,512 SF
Hilton Head Island $360 7,410 SF
Hardeeville $291 29,259 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bluffton 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 Bluffton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bluffton 31,555 11,210 40 $90,660 3 2,041 11%
Hilton Head Island 54,510 25,438 60 $86,921 2 5,354 17%
Hardeeville 10,762 4,875 55 $70,684 2 1,466 28%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bluffton, SC 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 Bluffton

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

Bluffton 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 Bluffton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Bluffton. 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 Bluffton?

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

How does Bluffton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Bluffton. 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 Bluffton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Bluffton, 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.