Why Medley

Medley is Miami-Dade’s largest heavy industrial hub, home to bulk distribution centers, trucking yards, outside storage, and large logistics facilities. With direct access to SR-826 (Palmetto), US-27 (Okeechobee), and the Florida Turnpike, Medley connects the airport, seaport, and northern Florida via I-75.

It is known for larger floorplates (100k–500k+ SF) and heavy industrial uses, including manufacturing, construction supply, and regional distribution. Medley is also one of the few areas in Miami-Dade where truck/trailer parking and outdoor storage (O/S) are widely available — a key differentiator versus Doral or Hialeah.

Market snapshot

• Vacancy: Miami-Dade overall vacancy sits at ~6.3%. Medley/Hialeah Gardens are slightly above average because of a wave of new speculative deliveries, giving tenants more leverage right now.

• Rents: Countywide industrial averages $16.7/SF NNN, but bulk Medley facilities transact lower ($13–15/SF), while modern Class-A Medley distribution buildings with high clear heights lease closer to $16–17/SF.

• Pipeline: Several large parks delivered in the Medley/Hialeah Gardens corridor in 2024–25, creating short-term vacancy but long-term upside as Miami’s infill land remains scarce.

• Demand Drivers: National distributors, 3PLs, construction suppliers, and transport firms seeking cheaper rents and big yards compared to Airport West or Doral.

Typical product & users

• Large box (100k–500k+ SF): regional distribution, 3PLs, institutional occupiers.

• Mid-box (20k–100k SF): logistics, light industrial, manufacturers.

• Truck/yard sites: O/S storage, trailer parks, logistics staging.

• Heavy industrial uses: steel, concrete, building materials.

Explore sizes:

• • 1k–5k SF

  • 5k–10k SF

  • 10k–20k SF

  • 20k–50k SF

  Location advantages

  (why tenants choose Hialeah)

  • Highway access: Palmetto, Turnpike, I-75, Okeechobee Rd.

  • Space scale: largest concentration of mega warehouses in Miami-Dade.

  • Cost efficiency: rents below Doral/Airport West but with bigger footprints.

  • Land use flexibility: Medley accommodates heavier industrial zoning than other subs.

  For tenants: how we help

  • Access to larger, more affordable spaces than infill markets.

  • Options for yard and trailer parking.

  • High clear heights (32’–36’+ in new builds).

  • Great for regional distribution with highway nexus.

For owners & investors: why Medley works

• Institutional interest: Prologis, Duke, Link, and other funds are active buyers in Medley.

• Value play: Short-term higher vacancy = buying opportunities at better cap rates.

• Durable tenant mix: mix of national distributors + local heavy industrial keeps demand diverse.

• Land scarcity: Once current supply wave is absorbed, rent growth expected to resume.

Key Clusters in Medley

• NW 87th Ave / NW 90th St corridor: large distribution parks.

• US-27/Okeechobee spine: trucking, construction supply.

• Turnpike & I-75 interchanges: regional logistics connectivity. 

• Airport West Medley Doral

  Listings & Tours

  VIVA gives you on-market and exclusive off-market Medley options—small-bay, mid-box, and yard/parking sites.

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  • Ask for Off-Market Deals

FAQs

Q1: What are average Medley industrial rents?

A: $13–15/SF NNN for bulk warehouses, with Class-A modern product at ~$16–17/SF, still cheaper than Doral or Airport West.

Q2: How much vacancy is in Medley right now?

A: Slightly above county average (~6.3%) due to new deliveries, making it a tenant-friendly submarket in 2025.

Q3: Who are typical Medley tenants?

A: National distributors, 3PLs, transport firms, construction suppliers, heavy industrial operators.

Q4: Why choose Medley over Doral or Hialeah?

A: Larger, cheaper spaces with yard/trailer parking and zoning that allows heavier uses.

Q5: Are institutional investors active in Medley?

A: Yes — major REITs and funds consistently acquire assets here for scale and logistics positioning.