Fernandina Beach, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$647 Avg asking sale price
$902 Avg asking lease rate
6,724 SF Avg unit lease size
8,237 SF Avg building size for sale
9.09% Average cap rate

Fernandina Beach's Demographic Profile

Fernandina Beach has 7,471 households and a median income of $81,239, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +20% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 16,048
# Households 7,471
Median age 57
Median household income $81,239
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,935
5-year population change +20%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fernandina Beach $593 7,402 SF
Amelia Island $586 6,353 SF
Yulee $548 7,350 SF
Saint Marys $136 15,777 SF
Atlantic Beach $388 3,484 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Jacksonville Beach $658 4,718 SF 10.00%
Jacksonville $270 25,914 SF 10.00%
Middleburg $249 9,906 SF 5.60%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fernandina Beach

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

516 Ash St

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

  • 8,887 SF Retail Building
  • $2,300,000
For Sale

96549 Parliament Dr

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

  • 15,991 SF Retail Building
  • $3,250,000
For Sale

312 N Front St

Fernandina Beach, FL

  • Industrial Building
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

Building 4

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

  • 5,250 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

1008 Beech St

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

  • 828 SF Retail Building
  • $849,000
For Sale

0 S 14th Street, Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

  • 3.29 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $5,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fernandina Beach $647 8,237 SF
Amelia Island $468 7,684 SF
Yulee $481 8,446 SF
Saint Marys $233 10,288 SF
Atlantic Beach $503 5,328 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fernandina Beach 16,048 7,471 57 $81,239 2 1,935 20%
Amelia Island 51,403 22,846 56 $90,872 2 4,917 21%
Yulee 15,754 5,965 42 $72,922 3 1,209 18%
Saint Marys 24,094 8,764 34 $70,591 3 3,693 8%
Atlantic Beach 13,171 5,892 48 $101,111 2 1,871 5%

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

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

Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach?

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

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

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

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

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