Gainesville, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$273 Avg asking sale price
$33 Avg asking lease rate
28,792 SF Avg unit lease size
22,536 SF Avg building size for sale
7.77% Average cap rate

Gainesville's Demographic Profile

Gainesville has 16,454 households and a median income of $55,936, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +10% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 45,815
# Households 16,454
Median age 34
Median household income $55,936
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,859
5-year population change +10%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oakwood $181 7,401 SF 7.97%
Flowery Branch $227 9,155 SF 7.97%
Braselton $440 25,000 SF 8.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oakwood $431 13,248 SF 6.50%
Flowery Branch $358 19,822 SF 7.38%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Gainesville $279 4,856 SF
Oakwood $208 4,950 SF
Flowery Branch $206 26,579 SF
Braselton $73 35,966 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gainesville $178 4,096 SF 5.69%
Oakwood $631 4,278 SF 5.69%
Cleveland $149 56,032 SF 5.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Gainesville

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

QUADRUPLEX- 3767 Oakwood

Oakwood, GA 30566

  • 4,096 SF Multifamily
  • 5.69% Cap Rate
  • $730,000
For Sale

2318 Old Cornelia Hwy

Gainesville, GA 30507

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • 12.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

610 White Sulphur Rd

Gainesville, GA 30501

  • 5,060 SF Retail Building
  • 6.52% Cap Rate
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

4210 Mundy Mill Pl

Oakwood, GA 30566

  • 0.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $235,000
For Sale

1569 Fullenwider Rd

Gainesville, GA 30507

  • 9,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,525,000
For Sale

628 EE Butler Pky

Gainesville, GA 30501

  • 5,233 SF Retail Building
  • $2,300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Gainesville $273 22,536 SF
Oakwood $366 8,961 SF
Flowery Branch $392 15,771 SF
Talmo $450 14,000 SF
Murrayville $266 6,250 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Gainesville 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 Gainesville or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Gainesville 45,815 16,454 34 $55,936 3 8,859 10%
Oakwood 9,355 3,601 35 $58,826 3 1,885 15%
Flowery Branch 12,490 4,753 39 $76,213 3 1,559 14%
Talmo 246 78 37 $62,250 3 16 26%

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

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

Gainesville 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 Gainesville?

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

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

How does Gainesville compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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