Delray Beach, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$845 Avg asking sale price
$237 Avg asking lease rate
6,545 SF Avg unit lease size
9,280 SF Avg building size for sale
7.49% Average cap rate

Delray Beach's Demographic Profile

Delray Beach has 33,309 households and a median income of $74,542, 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 71,600
# Households 33,309
Median age 48
Median household income $74,542
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 12,996
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Delray Beach $898 9,702 SF 6.40%
Boynton Beach $614 4,986 SF 5.88%
Boca Raton $447 7,649 SF 4.25%
Ocean Ridge $707 9,200 SF 4.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Boynton Beach $568 4,824 SF 8.58%
Boca Raton $690 9,604 SF 4.25%
Hypoluxo $415 6,376 SF 8.58%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Delray Beach $1,197 5,168 SF
Golf $259 21,202 SF
Boynton Beach $544 33,736 SF
Gulf Stream $588 7,895 SF
Boca Raton $1,777 14,360 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Delray Beach $755 3,798 SF 8.88%
Boynton Beach $311 24,445 SF 9.68%
Boca Raton $549 13,928 SF 8.88%
Hypoluxo $561 18,328 SF 8.26%
Lake Worth $509 12,156 SF 8.26%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Delray Beach

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

2050 & 2100 N Federal Highway

Delray Beach, FL

  • Retail Building
  • 6.29% Cap Rate
  • $5,250,000
For Sale

Building 3

Delray Beach, FL 33445

  • 4,681 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,300,000
For Sale

Dual Parcel Development West Delray Beach

Delray Beach, FL 33446

  • 6.33 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $7,500,000
For Sale

(Plaza 500)466-506 NE 5th Ave Delray Bch

Delray Beach, FL

  • $5,649,900
For Sale

Building 4

Delray Beach, FL 33445

  • 62,597 SF Office Building
  • $549,999
For Sale

1690-1692 S Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach

Delray Beach, FL 33483

  • 4,943 SF Multifamily
  • $5,450,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Delray Beach $845 9,280 SF
Golf $259 21,202 SF
Boynton Beach $817 22,561 SF
Gulf Stream $613 7,204 SF
Boca Raton $892 10,803 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Delray Beach 71,600 33,309 48 $74,542 2 12,996 5%
Golf 315 135 53 $119,317 2 8 3%
Boynton Beach 84,507 36,183 44 $63,013 2 14,631 4%
Gulf Stream 1,029 505 64 $207,985 2 68 8%
Boca Raton 110,949 47,233 46 $96,226 2 16,433 6%

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

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

Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach?

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

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

How does Delray Beach compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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