Clearwater, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$354 Avg asking sale price
$176 Avg asking lease rate
9,654 SF Avg unit lease size
9,427 SF Avg building size for sale
6.90% Average cap rate

Clearwater's Demographic Profile

Clearwater has 54,829 households and a median income of $58,603, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 122,579
# Households 54,829
Median age 47
Median household income $58,603
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 23,533
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clearwater $256 7,017 SF 11.55%
Largo $223 4,934 SF 11.22%
Belleair $345 17,107 SF 6.36%
Pasadena $322 6,776 SF 11.90%
Safety Harbor $341 8,892 SF 5.83%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clearwater $240 10,359 SF 6.75%
Largo $225 6,486 SF 6.75%
Pasadena $248 11,520 SF 6.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Clearwater $473 9,244 SF
Largo $344 8,988 SF
Belleair $223 10,223 SF
Pasadena $477 8,037 SF
Safety Harbor $499 5,964 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clearwater $342 10,930 SF 9.41%
Largo $234 13,591 SF 7.56%
Pasadena $445 10,373 SF 9.41%
Clearwater Beach $492 5,095 SF 8.54%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Clearwater

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

Live Oaks Center - Building 2

Largo, FL 33771

  • 15,855 SF Flex Building
  • $270,000
For Sale

940 Missouri Ave N

Largo, FL 33770

  • 5,090 SF Retail Building
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

.41 ACRES SUNSET POINT RD CLEARWATER FLORIDA

Clearwater, FL 33755

  • 0.41 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $349,000
For Sale

627 Bay Esplanade

Clearwater, FL 33767

  • 3,312 SF Multifamily
  • $4,900,000
For Sale

By The Beach Rentals

Clearwater, FL 33767

  • 17,682 SF Hospitality
  • $15,000,000
For Sale

Redevelopment Site - .45 acres

Clearwater, FL 33761

  • 0.45 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,390,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Clearwater $354 9,427 SF
Largo $285 7,368 SF
Belleair $342 15,135 SF
Pasadena $575 10,154 SF
Safety Harbor $381 7,909 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Clearwater 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 Clearwater or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Clearwater 122,579 54,829 47 $58,603 2 23,533 2%
Largo 83,605 39,721 49 $53,445 2 15,843 1%
Belleair 4,534 2,145 62 $115,677 2 301 2%
Pasadena 958,968 443,437 49 $63,978 2 154,751 1%
Safety Harbor 15,621 6,798 52 $96,118 2 1,276 -2%

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

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

Clearwater 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 Clearwater?

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

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

How does Clearwater compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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