Ocala, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$395 Avg asking sale price
$368 Avg asking lease rate
35,955 SF Avg unit lease size
55,576 SF Avg building size for sale
7.15% Average cap rate

Ocala's Demographic Profile

Ocala has 26,561 households and a median income of $51,442, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +11% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 65,964
# Households 26,561
Median age 39
Median household income $51,442
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 13,286
5-year population change +11%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ocala $227 11,529 SF 8.24%
Summerfield $337 4,480 SF 4.48%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ocala $180 147,894 SF 10.73%
Summerfield $318 12,088 SF 7.02%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ocala $513 13,353 SF
Belleview $817 11,610 SF
Summerfield $251 14,945 SF
Silver Springs $829 2,928 SF
Dunnellon $1,335 1,528 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ocala $224 54,205 SF 8.22%
Belleview $241 4,128 SF 7.94%
Inverness $222 4,793 SF 7.31%
Leesburg $408 7,115 SF 7.38%
Gainesville $167 101,003 SF 6.09%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ocala

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

Vacant Value-Add Industrial | 102,400 SF

Ocala, FL 34474

  • 102,400 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

The Lindsey Apartments

Ocala, FL 34474

  • 4,466 SF Multifamily
  • $1,299,000
For Sale

Corp Northern Tool + Equipment | 7 Years

Ocala, FL 34474

  • 26,054 SF Retail Building
  • 6.75% Cap Rate
  • $5,259,000
For Sale

3.04 +/- Commercial Acres

Ocala, FL 34474

  • 3.04 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $675,000
For Sale

Renovated Restaurant | Ocala, FL MSA

Silver Springs, FL 34488

  • 2,100 SF Retail Building
  • $799,000
For Sale

409 NW 8th St

Ocala, FL 34475

  • 0.38 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $299,900

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ocala $395 55,576 SF
Belleview $542 15,859 SF
Summerfield $229 20,192 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ocala 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 Ocala or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ocala 65,964 26,561 39 $51,442 2 13,286 11%
Belleview 5,795 2,351 41 $50,662 2 781 14%
Summerfield 34,272 15,453 58 $64,769 2 2,333 12%
Sparr 151 63 48 $82,954 2 11 11%

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

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

Ocala 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 Ocala?

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

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

How does Ocala compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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