Lakeland/Polk Industrial Market Report | Q2 2025

Tampabay  /   September 5, 2025

Lakeland/Polk Industrial Market Report | Q2 2025

Highlights: 

Polk County’s unemployment rate increased to 4.5%, up 30 basis points (bps)
year-over-year (YOY), though 3,400 new jobs were added in that time. As one
of the fastest-growing counties in the country, population growth continued to
drive demand for industrial space.

  • 8.5% Vacancy Rate
  • 816,194 SF Under Construction
  • 1.1M SF Absorption YTD
  • $7.59 PSF Average Asking Rent

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Have questions about the report or looking for more information about TBIA’s available listings in the Tampa Bay area? Please reach out to the team!

John Jackson, SIOR, CCIM. | Managing Director 

813 424 3202 | John.Jackson@cushwake.com

JT Faircloth, SIOR | Director 

813 833 3242 | Jt.Faircloth@cushwake.com

Casey Perry | Senior Associate 

813 233 6464 | Casey.G.Perry@cushwake.com

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