Daphne, AL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$227 Avg asking sale price
$18 Avg asking lease rate
237,167 SF Avg unit lease size
42,508 SF Avg building size for sale
7.53% Average cap rate

Daphne's Demographic Profile

Daphne has 10,873 households and a median income of $78,185, 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 28,039
# Households 10,873
Median age 40
Median household income $78,185
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,089
5-year population change +11%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Daphne $244 7,384 SF 10.00%
Spanish Fort $423 13,254 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Daphne $168 60,469 SF 7.40%
Loxley $204 97,400 SF 7.40%
Spanish Fort $145 32,000 SF 7.40%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Daphne $258 24,338 SF
Loxley $565 6,374 SF
Silverhill $244 2,400 SF
Fairhope $95 28,472 SF
Spanish Fort $116 44,965 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mobile $56 148,928 SF 7.90%
Pensacola $115 19,509 SF 22.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Daphne

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

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Robertsdale, AL 36567

  • 7,262 SF Office Building
  • 10.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

30466 Sgt E I Boots Thomas Dr

Spanish Fort, AL 36527

  • 32,000 SF Flex Building
  • 7.40% Cap Rate
  • $4,625,000
For Sale

19762 State Highway 181 Fairhope, AL

Fairhope, AL 36532

  • 1,624 SF Specialty
  • $700,000
For Sale

90-104 Ecor Rouge Pl

Fairhope, AL 36532

  • 62,020 SF Retail Building
  • $5,600,000
For Sale

Brand New Wawa in Loxley AL - 20 Yr NNN GL

Loxley, AL 36551

  • 6,374 SF Retail Building
  • 5.25% Cap Rate
  • $3,600,000
For Sale

19786 State Highway 181 Fairhope, AL

Fairhope, AL 36532

  • 7,000 SF Specialty
  • $1,280,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Daphne $227 42,508 SF
Loxley $263 62,144 SF
Silverhill $244 2,400 SF
Fairhope $226 27,908 SF
Spanish Fort $215 25,868 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Daphne 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 Daphne or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Daphne 28,039 10,873 40 $78,185 3 3,089 11%
Loxley 4,272 1,521 38 $76,113 3 474 12%
Silverhill 615 226 37 $64,018 3 68 10%
Fairhope 22,491 9,122 46 $73,644 2 2,305 13%
Spanish Fort 10,159 3,677 39 $92,972 3 1,106 12%

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

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

Daphne 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 Daphne?

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

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

How does Daphne compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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