Cape Coral, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$606 Avg asking sale price
$306 Avg asking lease rate
7,240 SF Avg unit lease size
8,812 SF Avg building size for sale
6.80% Average cap rate

Cape Coral's Demographic Profile

Cape Coral has 89,087 households and a median income of $68,902, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +18% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 229,679
# Households 89,087
Median age 46
Median household income $68,902
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 21,875
5-year population change +18%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cape Coral $290 13,995 SF 6.00%
North Fort Myers $350 8,098 SF 12.50%
Fort Myers $265 13,778 SF 12.50%
Punta Gorda $446 7,330 SF 6.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cape Coral $392 10,638 SF 6.78%
Fort Myers $251 17,755 SF 7.00%
Punta Gorda $232 8,590 SF 6.51%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Cape Coral $677 6,448 SF
Matlacha $153 4,900 SF
Saint James City $239 4,389 SF
North Fort Myers $798 5,824 SF
Fort Myers $426 18,008 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cape Coral $380 8,770 SF 9.55%
North Fort Myers $143 8,000 SF 7.53%
Fort Myers $354 13,432 SF 8.37%
Buckingham $223 2,242 SF 8.01%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Cape Coral

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

Commercial Lots - 1625 & 1713 NW 1st Ave

Cape Coral, FL 33993

  • 0.47 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $75,000
For Sale

The Caves

Cape Coral, FL 33914

  • 50,000 SF Specialty
  • $525,000
For Sale

225-227 cape coral pkwy E

Cape Coral, FL 33904

  • 3,765 SF Multifamily
  • $525,000
For Sale

Emerald Lakes

North Fort Myers, FL 33903

  • 132 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $18,000,000
For Sale

SW 724 SW 4th St

Cape Coral, FL 33991

  • 0.27 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $130,000
For Sale

801 NE 8th Ter

Cape Coral, FL 33909

  • 0.29 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $45,000

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 Cape Coral pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Cape Coral $606 8,812 SF
Matlacha $306 7,037 SF
Bokeelia $503 4,968 SF
Saint James City $752 2,552 SF
North Fort Myers $854 8,608 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Cape Coral 229,679 89,087 46 $68,902 3 21,875 18%
Matlacha 807 484 66 $64,722 2 119 21%
Bokeelia 2,240 1,026 58 $54,939 2 161 19%
Saint James City 5,380 2,867 68 $62,462 2 296 22%
North Fort Myers 47,504 23,852 65 $53,009 2 3,947 17%

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

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

Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral?

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

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

How does Cape Coral compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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