For Sale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$824
Avg asking sale price
$31
Avg asking lease rate
9,494 SF
Avg unit lease size
14,137 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.43%
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 | $419 | 12,139 SF | 9.35% |
| Plantation | $364 | 18,071 SF | 7.04% |
| Sunrise | $381 | 16,903 SF | 7.00% |
| Lauderhill | $243 | 10,460 SF | 7.04% |
| Davie | $428 | 7,460 SF | 5.97% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | $430 | 12,912 SF | 9.16% |
| Plantation | $221 | 43,860 SF | 9.00% |
| Sunrise | $294 | 22,423 SF | 9.00% |
| Lauderhill | $340 | 23,381 SF | 9.00% |
| Davie | $503 | 4,155 SF | 4.00% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | $674 | 10,426 SF |
| Plantation | $565 | 6,106 SF |
| Sunrise | $303 | 22,347 SF |
| Lauderhill | $345 | 7,600 SF |
| Davie | $2,502 | 4,209 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | $410 | 14,768 SF | 9.40% |
| Plantation | $223 | 31,865 SF | 9.40% |
| Sunrise | $264 | 10,872 SF | 8.50% |
| Lauderhill | $244 | 16,091 SF | 9.40% |
| Davie | $372 | 4,283 SF | 6.91% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Fort Lauderdale
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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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 | $824 | 14,137 SF |
| Plantation | $414 | 18,885 SF |
| Sunrise | $336 | 18,813 SF |
| Lauderhill | $305 | 15,703 SF |
| Davie | $667 | 9,839 SF |
Multifamily Properties For Sale in Fort Lauderdale
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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