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Commercial real estate in Sumter County
In brief: Purvis & Company Commercial is based in Wildwood, in Sumter County, at the I-75 and Florida's Turnpike interchange. We represent owners, investors, buyers and commercial tenants on all commercial property types in Sumter County: industrial and flex, retail, office, multifamily, investment property, land, storage and IOS. Industrial and flex is our specialty, and we advise on how site conditions affect price.
Wildwood and the I-75 and Turnpike interchange
Our office is at 609 N Old Wire Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785. Wildwood sits where Florida's Turnpike meets I-75, with SR 44 and US 301 serving the city. In 2025, FDOT counted about 57,620 vehicles per day on I-75 in Sumter County south of the Turnpike junction and about 51,400 on Florida's Turnpike approaching I-75, with trucks at about 21% and 20% of traffic [2]. For industrial, flex and yard users, that access is the main reason a site is useful. We evaluate each site on its access, utilities, zoning and stormwater before we take it to market. The City of Wildwood's estimated population was 19,436 on July 1, 2025, up 23.0% from April 2020 [1].
Bushnell and the rest of the county
Bushnell is the county seat, along I-75 and SR 48, with an estimated 3,157 residents on July 1, 2025 [1]. Webster, Coleman and Center Hill are smaller communities with their own planning and utility arrangements. Zoning, utility providers and permitting differ by city and by the unincorporated county, so we confirm them parcel by parcel.
Property owners near The Villages® community
The Villages® community extends across parts of Sumter, Lake and Marion Counties. Sumter County's estimated population grew 21.6% from April 2020 to July 2025 [1]. Growth on that scale brings demand from trades, contractors, suppliers, vehicle and equipment yards, and storage users. We represent owners of land, flex and small-bay buildings, and yard sites in the area who want to sell or lease.
THE VILLAGES® is a registered trademark of its owner. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by it. See Disclosures.
Industrial and flex demand in Sumter County
Contractors and service trades need small-bay flex with drive-in doors and power. Suppliers and light distributors need docks and truck access. Operators need outdoor storage with a stabilized surface. Each use has different requirements for clear height, power, doors and zoning, which is why we underwrite by property type: industrial and flex, IOS, storage and land.
Retail, office and multifamily in Sumter County
We also represent clients on retail, office and multifamily property in the county. Sumter County recorded $2.2 billion in retail sales in 2022 (Economic Census) and issued 3,516 residential building permits in 2025 [3]. The owner-occupied housing rate was 87.6%, well above the 67.6% statewide rate, so the county's rental housing base is small (ACS 2020-2024) [3].
Sumter County market data
| Data point | Figure | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County population | 157,772 (up 21.6% from April 2020) | July 1, 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau [1] |
| City of Wildwood population | 19,436 (up 23.0%) | July 1, 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau [1] |
| City of Bushnell population | 3,157 | July 1, 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau [1] |
| I-75 traffic, south of Turnpike junction | about 57,620 vehicles per day; trucks 21.3% | 2025 | FDOT [2] |
| Florida's Turnpike traffic, approaching I-75 | about 51,400 vehicles per day; trucks 19.6% | 2025 | FDOT [2] |
| SR 44 traffic, I-75 to CR 44A | about 21,000 vehicles per day; trucks 25.6% | 2025 | FDOT [2] |
| Residential building permits | 3,516 | 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau [3] |
| Retail sales | $2.16 billion | 2022 | U.S. Census Bureau [3] |
| Median household income | $76,508 (Florida: $74,568) | 2020-2024 ACS 5-year | U.S. Census Bureau [4] |
| Labor force | 35,343; unemployment rate 7.9% (not seasonally adjusted, preliminary) | August 2026 | BLS [5] |
Source and date shown for each row. Numbered sources are listed at the end of this page.
Submarkets we evaluate
- Wildwood interchange area, I-75 and Florida's Turnpike
- SR 44 corridor
- US 301 and US 441 corridors
- Bushnell, I-75 and SR 48
What we check on a Sumter County property
| Item | Where we look | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning and permitted uses | City of Wildwood Land Development Regulations; Sumter County Land Development Code; City of Bushnell and other city codes for incorporated areas | Official city and county code sites |
| Utilities | Water and sewer: City of Wildwood utilities inside its service area, other cities or private systems elsewhere. Electric: City of Wildwood, Duke Energy or SECO Energy, depending on the parcel | |
| Stormwater and wetlands | Southwest Florida Water Management District and local rules | swfwmd.state.fl.us |
| Access and traffic | FDOT Annual Average Daily Traffic | 2025 counts in the data table above [2] |
| Parcel and ownership | Sumter County Property Appraiser records |
Last reviewed 10/26/2026.
FAQ
What commercial property do you handle in Sumter County?
All commercial property types, including industrial and flex, retail, office, multifamily, investment property, land, storage and IOS, for owners, investors, buyers and commercial tenants. Industrial and flex is our specialty.
Where is your office?
609 N Old Wire Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785, in Sumter County, at the I-75 and Florida's Turnpike interchange.
Do you work with owners near The Villages® community?
Yes. We represent owners of land, flex and small-bay buildings and yard sites in Sumter County and nearby areas.
What should a Sumter County landowner check before selling?
Zoning and permitted uses for the parcel, utility availability and provider, stormwater and wetlands, access and any easements. We review each with you before we price the site.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, County and City Population Estimates, Vintage 2025 (as of July 1, 2025): https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html; https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html (accessed 10/24/2026)
- FDOT Transportation Data and Analytics, Annual Average Daily Traffic, 2025: https://gis.fdot.gov/arcgis/rest/services/RCI_Layers/FeatureServer/0; Florida Traffic Online: https://tdaappsprod.dot.state.fl.us/fto/ (sites 180358 I-75, 972210 Turnpike, both flag C; 180102 SR 44, flag S; accessed 10/24/2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Sumter County (Economic Census 2022; Building Permits 2025; ACS 2020-2024): https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sumtercountyflorida,FL/HSG445223 (accessed 10/24/2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B19013 (median household income in the past 12 months, in 2024 dollars): https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B19013?g=050XX00US12119; summary file: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b19013.dat (accessed 10/26/2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Sumter County, August 2026, not seasonally adjusted, preliminary: https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/LAUCN121190000000006 (labor force); https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/LAUCN121190000000003 (unemployment rate) (accessed 10/26/2026)