Tallahassee, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Tallahassee's Demographic Profile

Tallahassee has 82,880 households and a median income of $51,396, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 192,920
# Households 82,880
Median age 30
Median household income $51,396
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 49,536
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tallahassee $236 15,700 SF 7.51%
Thomasville $235 6,170 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Tallahassee $386 11,919 SF
Midway $662 10,738 SF
Woodville $36 18,256 SF
Quincy $48 19,900 SF
Crawfordville $470 6,417 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tallahassee $184 21,558 SF 7.55%
Moultrie $81 10,862 SF 7.94%
Valdosta $114 23,073 SF 8.33%
Youngstown $1 937,946 SF 10.18%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Tallahassee

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

Florida Hospitality Pair: Tryp & Sonesta

  • 9.66% Cap Rate
  • $21,200,000
For Sale

Wawa - Tallahassee FL (Old St Augustine)

Tallahassee, FL 32301

  • 6,119 SF Retail Building
  • 4.50% Cap Rate
  • $4,111,000
For Sale

2522 Capital Cir NE

Tallahassee, FL 32308

  • 1,600 SF Retail Building
  • $190,000
For Sale

Ox Bottom Meadows Retail Pads

Tallahassee, FL 32312

  • 0.06 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,900,000
For Sale

Oakland Gates Mixed-Use Development

Tallahassee, FL 32301

  • 8,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,950,000
For Sale

3159 Shamrock St

Tallahassee, FL 32309

  • 15,000 SF Office Building
  • $1,800,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Tallahassee $270 17,008 SF
Midway $483 10,772 SF
Havana $321 6,622 SF
Woodville $36 18,256 SF
Quincy $181 54,096 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Tallahassee 192,920 82,880 30 $51,396 2 49,536 4%
Midway 4,012 1,293 39 $56,145 3 250 -2%
Havana 1,822 781 48 $52,210 2 257 -4%
Woodville 3,217 1,307 43 $70,243 2 319 7%
Quincy 7,101 2,682 39 $33,620 3 1,098 -3%

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

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

Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?

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

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

How does Tallahassee compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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