Fort Myers, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$334 Avg asking sale price
$766 Avg asking lease rate
14,893 SF Avg unit lease size
19,940 SF Avg building size for sale
7.59% Average cap rate

Fort Myers's Demographic Profile

Fort Myers has 43,710 households and a median income of $56,426, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +18% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 104,192
# Households 43,710
Median age 42
Median household income $56,426
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 21,573
5-year population change +18%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Myers $267 14,138 SF 12.50%
Lehigh Acres $437 3,638 SF 7.00%
North Fort Myers $249 9,395 SF 12.50%
Cape Coral $269 13,737 SF 6.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Myers $243 18,010 SF 7.00%
Estero $259 15,800 SF 6.15%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fort Myers $407 18,392 SF
Miromar Lakes $435 3,835 SF
Lehigh Acres $328 5,867 SF
North Fort Myers $722 6,744 SF
Alva $263 11,400 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Myers $354 13,432 SF 8.37%
Buckingham $314 2,242 SF 8.01%
Lehigh Acres $172 10,769 SF 8.48%
North Fort Myers $143 8,000 SF 7.53%
Alva $164 14,000 SF 8.48%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fort Myers

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

11Acre Agritourism/Mixed-Use Opportunity

Fort Myers, FL

  • Auction Sale
For Sale

Upgraded Downtown Fort Myers Office Condo

Fort Myers, FL 33901

  • 37,558 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

5450-5460 5th Ave

Fort Myers, FL 33907

  • 3,512 SF Multifamily
  • $7,200,000
For Sale

8991 Daniels Center Dr

Fort Myers, FL 33912

  • 9,278 SF Office Building
  • $549,000 - $1,149,000
For Sale

16231 Lee Rd

Fort Myers, FL 33912

  • 5 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

3593 Veronica S Shoemaker Blvd

Fort Myers, FL 33916

  • 5,760 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,850,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fort Myers $334 19,940 SF
Buckingham $223 2,242 SF
Miromar Lakes $399 3,259 SF
Lehigh Acres $308 7,150 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fort Myers 104,192 43,710 42 $56,426 2 21,573 18%
Buckingham 4,443 1,657 42 $88,713 3 338 16%
Miromar Lakes 3,659 1,115 29 $145,636 2 107 22%
Tice 5,082 1,453 32 $41,824 3 856 17%
Lehigh Acres 124,375 39,749 35 $56,017 3 13,147 17%

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

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

Fort Myers 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 Myers?

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

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

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

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

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