Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$477 per SF Avg asking sale price
$31 per SF Avg asking lease rate
9,631 SF Avg unit lease size
14,835 SF Avg building size for sale
6.25% Average cap rate

Fort Lauderdale's Demographic Profile

Fort Lauderdale has 92,945 households and a median income of $78,954, 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 199,270
# Households 92,945
Median age 45
Median household income $78,954
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 44,926
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Lauderdale $425 11,743 SF 9.35%
Plantation $393 20,137 SF 7.04%
Sunrise $353 17,119 SF 7.00%
Lauderhill $222 11,110 SF 7.04%
Davie $426 8,114 SF 5.97%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Lauderdale $433 15,450 SF 9.16%
Plantation $311 51,297 SF 6.00%
Sunrise $355 11,894 SF 8.50%
Lauderhill $364 27,244 SF 8.50%
Davie $497 12,313 SF 4.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fort Lauderdale $584 9,976 SF
Plantation $496 5,468 SF
Sunrise $303 22,347 SF
Lauderhill $388 7,905 SF
Davie $2,459 4,170 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Lauderdale $363 14,372 SF 8.90%
Plantation $138 28,585 SF 7.03%
Sunrise $242 17,260 SF 8.50%
Lauderhill $224 14,802 SF 8.50%
Davie $287 6,012 SF 5.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fort Lauderdale

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

The 840 Building

North Lauderdale, FL 33068

  • 55,000 SF Office Building
  • 9.35% Cap Rate
  • $7,895,000
For Sale

2200 W Oakland Park Blvd

Oakland Park, FL 33311

  • 9,516 SF Retail Building
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

Atrium Executive Plaza

Plantation, FL 33317

  • 86,837 SF Office Building
  • 5.77% Cap Rate
  • $12,495,000
For Sale

1785 NE 17th St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

  • 79,146 SF Office Building
  • $29,000,000
For Sale

8 SE 8th St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

  • 2,494 SF Office Building
  • $2,350,000
For Sale

6299 NW 27th Way

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

  • 28,498 SF Industrial Building
  • $9,261,850

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 Fort Lauderdale pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fort Lauderdale $477 14,835 SF
Plantation $404 22,633 SF
Sunrise $331 17,123 SF
Lauderhill $304 16,105 SF
Davie $652 12,127 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Fort Lauderdale

For Sale

1700 NW 58th Ter

Sunrise, FL 33313

  • 35,700 SF Multifamily
  • 7.03% Cap Rate
  • $6,475,000
For Sale

Tides at Bridgeside Square -office or medical

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

  • 422,488 SF Multifamily
  • $389,000
For Sale

Shoppes at Seaside

Dania Beach, FL 33004

  • 375,824 SF Multifamily
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

Cypress Chase

Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

  • 280,000 SF Multifamily
  • $109,988

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fort Lauderdale 199,270 92,945 45 $78,954 2 44,926 2%
Sunrise 92,522 34,905 42 $64,647 3 12,197 -2%
Lauderhill 78,414 28,384 38 $43,050 3 15,077 1%
Davie 97,941 35,355 39 $81,350 3 12,782 -2%

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

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

Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?

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

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

How does Fort Lauderdale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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