Gainesville retail market report
Q4 2022

Despite rising economic concerns, Gainesville’s retail market remained strong throughout 2022. Total leasing volume rose to its highest point since 2017, and investment sales broke records at $158.8 million for the year. If positive market conditions continue, the retail market will most likely tighten in 2023.
Leasing activity
An increase in demand resulted in Gainesville’s retail leasing activity growing by 36.3% year-over-year, reaching the highest point since 2017.
Salary
Retail worker wages in the market have experienced an increase of 14.4% since 2021.
Unemployment
Gainesville’s unemployment rate hit 2% in December, down 40 basis points from 2.4% one year prior.
Vacancy
Market fundamentals remain strong, keeping vacancy tight at 3.3% at the end of 2022, an increase of only 40 bps from 2021.
Direct asking rent
Direct average asking rent stayed about the same as year-end 2021, decreasing by just 1%.
Investment sales
With rising inflationary pressure, the average price per square foot in Gainesville increased by 5.2% to $243 psf from year-end 2021.
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