Lakeland Storage Development Site
For sale2315 E County Rd 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
Area Description
The Lakeland–Winter Haven MSA is one of Central Florida's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, strategically positioned along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando. Home to approximately 875,000 residents, the region has experienced sustained population and economic expansion, driven by its affordability, business-friendly environment, and central location within one of the nation's most dynamic growth corridors. Ongoing investment across logistics, healthcare, education, retail, and manufacturing continues to broaden the region's employment base and support long-term momentum. Positioned at the center of Florida's major population hubs, the Lakeland–Winter Haven MSA has emerged as a key logistics and distribution market. Access to Interstate 4 and proximity to Tampa and Orlando have attracted major industrial users and distribution operations, including Publix Super Markets, Amazon, and Walmart. Continued growth in e-commerce, consumer demand, and regional distribution networks has reinforced the area's position as a critical Central Florida logistics hub. Healthcare and education serve as foundational components of the region's employment base, providing stability and consistent workforce demand. Lakeland Regional Health is one of the area's largest employers with more than 8,200 employees, while institutions including Florida Southern College and Southeastern University contribute to workforce development and economic diversification. The Lakeland–Winter Haven MSA benefits from a diverse employment base anchored by several nationally recognized organizations across retail, healthcare, education, logistics, and corporate services. Major employers include Publix Super Markets, Polk County School Board, Lakeland Regional Health, Walmart, Amazon, and GEICO. The surrounding trade area reflects strong and growing demographics. Within a three-mile radius, the population totals approximately 52,632 residents with an average household income of roughly $122,377, while the five-mile trade area includes approximately 119,256 residents and 46,332 households. Continued growth is projected across the region, with the three-mile population expected to increase to 56,789 residents and the five-mile population projected to reach 128,694 residents by 2030. The site is located along Boy Scout Ranch Rd/County Road 540A, a roadway carrying 15,000 vehicles per day. Nearby amenities include the Highlands Shopping Center (anchored by Publix Liquors, Subway, Circle K, and Magic Wok), Dollar General, Dunkin', Bruster's Real Ice Cream, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, The Home Depot, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, Subaru, Bank of America, Chase, HomeGoods, and the Village at Lake Highland Apartments.
Area Highlights
- Shovel Ready Self Storage Development Site With Plans In Place to Build a "Class A" Facility in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida MSA
- Plans Call for a 3-Story Building Comprised of 741 Climate-Control Units Totaling 77,148 Net Rentable Square Feet
- Limited Competition in the Immediate Trade Area Evidenced by a Saturation Rate of 5.9 SF/Capita for Self Storage Within Three Miles of the Property
- Average Household Income of $122,377 Within Three Miles of the Property
- Population of 119,256 Residents Within Five Miles of the Property Growing at 3.8% Annually
- Over 45 Planned Residential Developments Totaling More Than 3,600 New Housing Units Within Ten Miles of the Site
- The Lakeland-Winter Haven MSA is the Seventh Largest in the State of Florida and is Home to 874,790 Residents
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