Lake Placid, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Lake Placid's Demographic Profile

Lake Placid has 947 households and a median income of $42,860, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +9% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 2,352
# Households 947
Median age 44
Median household income $42,860
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 429
5-year population change +9%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sebring $177 5,509 SF 8.50%
Avon Park $146 5,728 SF 6.12%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Lake Placid $201 7,924 SF
Sebring $212 6,988 SF
Avon Park $303 6,338 SF
Moore Haven $44 45,128 SF
Okeechobee $175 6,981 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lake Placid $195 14,301 SF 12.00%
Arcadia $539 14,520 SF 7.16%
Punta Gorda $807 4,775 SF 9.55%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Lake Placid

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

405 W Interlake Blvd

Lake Placid, FL 33852

  • 3,181 SF Office Building
  • $875,000
For Sale

1.5+- ACRES ON US 27 ACROSS FROM AMAZON

Lake Placid, FL 33852

  • 1.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $984,500
For Sale

401 W Interlake Blvd

Lake Placid, FL 33852

  • 4,600 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

204 S Main Ave

Lake Placid, FL 33852

  • 3,750 SF Office Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

US HIGHWAY 27

Lake Placid, FL 33852

  • 41,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $7,100,000
For Sale

520 S Main Ave

Lake Placid, FL 33852

  • 2,572 SF Multifamily
  • $755,000

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 Lake Placid pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Lake Placid $195 13,352 SF
Sebring $281 20,756 SF
Avon Park $228 6,041 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Lake Placid 2,352 947 44 $42,860 2 429 9%
Sebring 11,588 4,928 46 $40,371 2 2,213 9%
Avon Park 10,188 4,243 45 $37,069 2 1,729 7%

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

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

Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid?

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

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

How does Lake Placid compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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