# South Florida Industrial Submarkets | Miami-Dade and Broward

# South Florida industrial submarkets

**Miami-Dade and Broward each have a handful of distinct industrial areas, and where a building sits (near the airport, a seaport, or a major highway) often matters as much as the building itself.** This page describes each submarket in plain terms. It does not quote rents or vacancy; for current figures, ask a broker for building-specific data.

## Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade's industrial base grew up around Miami International Airport and PortMiami. The older core is dense and nearly built out, so newer and larger buildings sit farther west and south.

| Submarket | Known for | Typical buildings | Nearby access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport West / Doral | Air cargo and last-mile distribution next to MIA | Modern distribution and flex, many dock-high | MIA, Palmetto Expressway (SR 826), Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Florida's Turnpike |
| Medley | One of the oldest, most concentrated industrial pockets | Older infill warehouses and yards; little vacant land | Palmetto Expressway, Okeechobee Road, rail |
| Hialeah / Hialeah Gardens | Manufacturing and owner-user buildings | Smaller and mid-size buildings, many owner-occupied | Palmetto Expressway, Okeechobee Road |
| Opa-locka | Industrial and air-cargo activity near an executive airport | Older infill mixed with newer development | Opa-locka Executive Airport, Gratigny Parkway, I-95 |
| North Central Dade | A broad band of established warehouses | Older warehouse and manufacturing stock | I-95, Palmetto Expressway |
| South Dade | More land than the rest of the county | Larger footprints, agriculture-adjacent uses | Florida's Turnpike, US-1 |

## Broward County

Broward's industrial areas follow I-95 and Port Everglades in the east, with newer, taller buildings out west along I-75 and the Sawgrass Expressway.

| Submarket | Known for | Typical buildings | Nearby access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach | A long-standing industrial base in north Broward | Manufacturing, distribution, marine trades | I-95, Florida's Turnpike |
| Fort Lauderdale / Port Everglades | Port-driven distribution and logistics | Infill warehouses close to the port and airport | Port Everglades, FLL airport, I-595, I-95 |
| Sawgrass / Sunrise | Newer multi-tenant distribution | Modern dock-high buildings | Sawgrass Expressway (SR 869), I-75, I-595 |
| Southwest Broward / Miramar | Some of the most modern product in the county | Taller clear heights, larger floor plates | I-75, Florida's Turnpike |

## How to use this

- **Start with where your trucks and customers go.** Being 15 minutes closer to the port, the airport, or your customers can be worth more than a lower rent.
- **Compare buildings on the same basis.** Look at total occupancy cost (rent plus NNN charges), clear height, dock doors, truck court depth, and hurricane-rated features.
- **Expect tradeoffs.** Infill areas near the ports and airport have older, lower buildings but unbeatable locations. Western areas have newer buildings but longer drives east.

New to the terms? See the [glossary](/guides/glossary). Want the bigger picture? See [market data](/market) and the [FAQ](/faq).