Waycross, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Waycross's Demographic Profile

Waycross has 5,853 households and a median income of $33,170, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 14,740
# Households 5,853
Median age 38
Median household income $33,170
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,995
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Waycross $168 15,210 SF
Nahunta $210 10,640 SF
Folkston $54 9,131 SF
Homerville $115 11,243 SF
Alma $111 8,820 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Douglas $1,980 2,500 SF 8.73%
Valdosta $114 23,073 SF 8.33%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Waycross

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

452 Ossie Davis Pky

Waycross, GA 31501

  • 19,300 SF Health Care Building
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

67 Doors & More in Waycross & Blackshear, GA

Waycross, GA 31501

  • 80,661 SF Multifamily
  • $4,495,000
For Sale

18 Mobile Homes in Waycross & Blackshear, GA

Waycross, GA 31503

  • 23,108 SF Multifamily
  • $995,000
For Sale

24 Single Family Rentals in Waycross, GA

Waycross, GA 31503

  • 29,465 SF Multifamily
  • $1,795,000
For Sale

25 Apartment Doors in South Georgia

Waycross, GA

  • $1,635,000
For Sale

580 State st

Waycross, GA 31501

  • 16,020 SF Retail Building
  • 7.20% Cap Rate
  • $800,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Waycross $133 23,016 SF
Blackshear $102 9,843 SF
Patterson $88 1,250 SF
Nahunta $292 10,640 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Waycross 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 Waycross or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Waycross 14,740 5,853 38 $33,170 2 2,995 1%
Blackshear 3,607 1,442 42 $46,209 2 529 4%
Hoboken 477 189 43 $44,047 3 29 1%
Patterson 757 288 41 $58,518 3 61 6%
Nahunta 847 323 40 $43,999 3 98 2%

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

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

Waycross 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 Waycross?

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

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

How does Waycross compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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