West Palm Beach, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

West Palm Beach's Demographic Profile

West Palm Beach has 52,271 households and a median income of $60,487, 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 123,917
# Households 52,271
Median age 40
Median household income $60,487
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 28,479
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Palm Beach $749 11,367 SF 8.64%
Palm Beach Gardens $474 3,091 SF 7.62%
Riviera Beach $315 29,431 SF 6.54%
Haverhill $253 9,096 SF 6.52%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
West Palm Beach $868 6,602 SF
Royal Palm Beach $713 3,347 SF
Palm Beach Gardens $432 11,111 SF
Riviera Beach $376 15,145 SF
Haverhill $253 9,096 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Palm Beach $526 14,066 SF 8.26%
Palm Beach Gardens $299 4,470 SF 5.88%
Riviera Beach $454 6,835 SF 8.07%
Singer Island $454 6,835 SF 8.07%
North Palm Beach $299 4,470 SF 5.88%

Commercial Properties For Sale in West Palm Beach

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

Pine Ridge Gardens

West Palm Beach, FL 33417

  • 2.22 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,975,000
For Sale

4524 Gun Club Rd

West Palm Beach, FL 33415

  • 20,000 SF Office Building
  • $445,500
For Sale

Shovel-Ready MFR Development

Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461

  • 0.91 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $650,000
For Sale

Taco Bell, KFC, & Dunkin - 3 QSR Buildings

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

  • 4,566 SF Retail Building
  • 5.05% Cap Rate
  • $7,180,884
For Sale

Broadway 9

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

  • 0.14 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $425,000
For Sale

527 N Dixie Hwy

Lake Worth, FL 33460

  • 3,300 SF Retail Building
  • $1,200,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
West Palm Beach $760 11,514 SF
Royal Palm Beach $597 4,414 SF
Mangonia Park $751 2,397 SF
Palm Beach Gardens $599 15,917 SF
Riviera Beach $519 21,915 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
West Palm Beach 123,917 52,271 40 $60,487 2 28,479 4%
Mangonia Park 2,408 747 31 $41,423 3 596 15%
Palm Beach Gardens 61,036 27,475 51 $105,635 2 7,993 4%
Riviera Beach 50,669 19,431 42 $59,384 3 8,512 10%

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

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Is West Palm Beach a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?

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

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

How does West Palm Beach compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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