The Villages, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$337 per SF Avg asking sale price
$35 per SF Avg asking lease rate
11,526 SF Avg unit lease size
19,459 SF Avg building size for sale
6.42% Average cap rate

The Villages's Demographic Profile

The Villages has 53,296 households and a median income of $69,392, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +23% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 93,043
# Households 53,296
Median age 76
Median household income $69,392
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,885
5-year population change +23%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
The Villages $401 6,310 SF 7.50%
Wildwood $465 9,494 SF 7.50%
Lady Lake $366 3,467 SF 7.13%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
The Villages $498 3,190 SF
Wildwood $587 3,432 SF
Lady Lake $487 3,088 SF
Oxford $603 932 SF
Leesburg $280 8,522 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Leesburg $289 7,115 SF 7.38%
Belleview $230 4,128 SF 8.32%
Inverness $233 4,440 SF 7.31%
Ocala $207 54,125 SF 8.46%
Eustis $189 2,592 SF 6.54%

Commercial Properties For Sale in The Villages

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

SCA Health

Lady Lake, FL 32159

  • 3,105 SF Office Building
  • 6.35% Cap Rate
  • $1,135,000
For Sale

Town Center Suites -Fully Leased

Lady Lake, FL 32159

  • 7,200 SF Office Building
  • 6.55% Cap Rate
  • $2,459,000
For Sale

60+ Unit Operator | NNN Lease | 3% Escalators

The Villages, FL 32159

  • 7,278 SF Office Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,428,415
For Sale

Elite RV & Boat Storage

Lady Lake, FL 32159

  • 8.45 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

US Eye Portfolio

  • 7.12% Cap Rate
  • $15,338,947
For Sale

NNN Lease | 3% Escalators | The Villages |

Wildwood, FL 34785

  • 19,893 SF Office Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $9,548,640

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
The Villages $337 19,459 SF
Wildwood $362 21,462 SF
Coleman $247 26,316 SF
Sumterville $247 26,316 SF
Fruitland Park $188 11,460 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places The Villages 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 The Villages or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
The Villages 93,043 53,296 76 $69,392 2 2,885 23%
Wildwood 37,411 18,361 62 $61,974 2 3,469 30%
Coleman 22 9 53 $59,999 2 2 27%
Fruitland Park 9,408 4,031 56 $73,685 2 780 15%

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

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

The Villages 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 The Villages?

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

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

How does The Villages compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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