Ruskin, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$656 per SF Avg asking sale price
$9 per SF Avg asking lease rate
126,957 SF Avg unit lease size
18,810 SF Avg building size for sale
6.20% Average cap rate

Ruskin's Demographic Profile

Ruskin has 12,233 households and a median income of $77,685, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +13% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 37,544
# Households 12,233
Median age 36
Median household income $77,685
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,205
5-year population change +13%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ruskin $386 4,276 SF 8.00%
Apollo Beach $413 3,199 SF 6.09%
Sun City Center $428 7,657 SF 8.00%
Palmetto $187 24,452 SF 5.95%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sun City Center $900 7,500 SF 7.85%
Gibsonton $308 10,549 SF 10.00%
Wimauma $483 10,655 SF 7.85%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ruskin $940 5,262 SF
Apollo Beach $1,057 5,882 SF
Sun City Center $728 7,137 SF
Gibsonton $577 2,325 SF
Wimauma $900 7,500 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Palmetto $184 6,700 SF 8.50%
Riverview $247 4,032 SF 5.41%
Saint Petersburg $567 9,519 SF 8.45%
Saint Pete Beach $650 4,387 SF 6.22%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ruskin

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

I-75 Ruskin Development Site

Ruskin, FL 33570

  • 9.66 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

826 W Shell Point Rd

Ruskin, FL 33570

  • 0.21 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $200,000
For Sale

1405 6th St SE

Ruskin, FL 33570

  • 8.98 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

3308 Double D Ranch Trl

Ruskin, FL 33570

  • 82.70 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $10,000,000
For Sale

2282 Jungle Drive

Ruskin, FL 33570

  • 0.90 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $699,000
For Sale

772 Cortaro Dr

Sun City Center, FL 33573

  • 10,584 SF Office Building
  • $3,995,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ruskin $656 18,810 SF
Apollo Beach $1,663 16,527 SF
Sun City Center $643 18,885 SF
Gibsonton $483 21,049 SF
Wimauma $483 10,655 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ruskin 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 Ruskin or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ruskin 37,544 12,233 36 $77,685 3 3,205 13%
Apollo Beach 35,888 13,807 45 $106,014 3 2,029 15%
Sun City Center 41,595 20,203 69 $61,052 2 3,522 13%
Gibsonton 20,123 6,634 35 $77,213 3 2,323 9%
Wimauma 15,641 4,393 34 $61,096 3 1,072 17%

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

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

Ruskin 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 Ruskin?

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

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

How does Ruskin compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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