Tampa, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$443 per SF Avg asking sale price
$30 per SF Avg asking lease rate
13,296 SF Avg unit lease size
21,450 SF Avg building size for sale
6.52% Average cap rate

Tampa's Demographic Profile

Tampa has 170,266 households and a median income of $65,588, 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 409,872
# Households 170,266
Median age 38
Median household income $65,588
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 89,141
5-year population change +9%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tampa $420 17,607 SF 12.51%
Carrollwood $430 16,276 SF 7.98%
Temple Terrace $212 36,547 SF 9.06%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tampa $393 40,496 SF 9.11%
Carrollwood $647 8,442 SF 6.89%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Tampa $577 7,846 SF
Carrollwood $709 6,757 SF
Temple Terrace $502 6,902 SF
Northdale $1,720 5,335 SF
Mango $979 3,211 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tampa $322 40,407 SF 12.00%
Brandon $142 90,185 SF 6.41%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Tampa

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

2701 W Busch Blvd

Tampa, FL 33618

  • 29,214 SF Office Building
  • 7.03% Cap Rate
  • $5,750,000
For Sale

South Tampa Restaurant Portfolio Sale

Tampa, FL

  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

5311 & 5309 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33511

Tampa, FL 33619

  • 0.60 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $500,000
For Sale

1502 Columbus Dr

Tampa, FL 33605

  • 2,984 SF Retail Building
  • $860,000
For Sale

3210 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33607

Tampa, FL 33603

  • 0.51 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $674,900
For Sale

7-Eleven - Tampa FL

Tampa, FL 33619

  • 2,669 SF Retail Building
  • 4.75% Cap Rate
  • $3,700,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Tampa $443 21,450 SF
Carrollwood $517 11,941 SF
Temple Terrace $345 56,158 SF
Northdale $1,395 3,840 SF
Mango $476 12,927 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Tampa

For Sale

Grand Central at Kennedy West

Tampa, FL 33602

  • 1,179,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,100,000
For Sale

Grand Central at Kennedy East

Tampa, FL 33602

  • 1,179,000 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Tampa 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 Tampa or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Tampa 409,872 170,266 38 $65,588 2 89,141 9%
Carrollwood 34,903 14,756 44 $74,333 2 4,583 7%
Temple Terrace 27,040 10,975 37 $61,010 2 5,739 8%
Northdale 23,577 9,158 42 $87,061 3 2,934 8%
Mango 14,487 5,319 35 $40,123 3 2,889 10%

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

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

Tampa 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 Tampa?

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

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

How does Tampa compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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