Gainesville, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Gainesville's Demographic Profile

Gainesville has 7,258 households and a median income of $47,220, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 19,739
# Households 7,258
Median age 35
Median household income $47,220
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,546
5-year population change +8%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Gainesville $1,255 2,333 SF
Whitesboro $263 3,350 SF
Marietta $219 6,400 SF
Gordonville $36 13,540 SF
Sanger $95 43,179 SF

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

1016 E California St

Gainesville, TX 76240

  • 4,545 SF Office Building
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

7 Brew & Take 5

Gainesville, TX

  • Retail Building
  • 5.69% Cap Rate
  • $2,548,000
For Sale

Oak Ridge Portfolio (22 Units)

Gainesville, TX

  • $3,500,000
For Sale

615 FM 371

Gainesville, TX 76240

  • 10,800 SF Flex Building
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

Take 5 Oil Change

Gainesville, TX 76240

  • 1,676 SF Retail Building
  • 5.25% Cap Rate
  • $1,048,000
For Sale

7 Brew Coffee

Gainesville, TX 76240

  • 510 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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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 $641 80,093 SF
Thackerville $634 9,113 SF
Myra $242 13,427 SF
Whitesboro $182 41,236 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 19,739 7,258 35 $47,220 3 3,546 8%
Thackerville 454 187 41 $56,944 2 67 3%
Whitesboro 4,459 1,762 39 $67,985 3 645 12%
Valley View 971 351 36 $71,249 3 101 10%

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