Florida (FL) housing market

Cold Market

Statewide monthly sale-market indicators for rental investors — not a substitute for local rent comps, taxes, or insurance, but a fast read on price level, pace, and negotiation pressure.

Data period: May 2026

Market snapshot

Median sale price
$422K
Median days on market
66 days
Months of supply
4.7
Active inventory
154,589
Homes sold
32,743
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Listings with price drop
28.5%
Data month
May 2026

Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.

Rental Investor Snapshot

Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.

Market temperature
Cooling
Buyer leverage
High
Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
Near U.S. median (price only)
Investor fit (heuristic)
Negotiation · BRRRR

Watch-outs

  • Slower sales (longer days on market) can mean more time to diligence — but also weaker demand.
  • Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.

Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Florida market summary

The Florida housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $422K, up 2.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 66 days on the market, 1.5% shorter than a year ago.

There are 154,589 homes for sale — 17.0% fewer than last year. With 4.7 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 41,685 new listings were added during this period, down 6.9% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 96.7% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 11.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 28.5% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

86

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.7
Days on Market 66
Price Drops 28.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.7%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $450K) 6.3%
Days on Market (National: 42) 57.1%
Inventory (National: 1,460,440) 89.4%

Investor takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Florida market trends

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Detailed market metrics

Median list price

$439K

Price per sq ft

$253

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Months of supply

4.7

Sold above list

11.1%

Price drops

28.5%

New listings

41,685

6.9% YoY

Pending sales

38,800

Florida housing market FAQs

What is the median home price in Florida?

For the latest published month, the median sale price in Florida is $422K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.

Is Florida a buyer's or seller's market?

With about 4.7 months of supply, the market is often closer to balanced — neither extreme scarcity nor extreme surplus.

How long do homes stay on the market in Florida?

For the latest published month, the median days on market in Florida is 66 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.

Is Florida good for rental property investors?

Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Florida can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.

How should investors analyze a rental property in Florida?

Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Florida deals.

Metro markets in Florida

Open a metro for the same investor snapshot and trends, then run a shortlist through the DSCR calculator and cap rate calculator.

Tampa, FL

$388K median · 48 days on market

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Orlando, FL

$414K median · 46 days on market

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Jacksonville, FL

$391K median · 62 days on market

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West Palm Beach, FL

$540K median · 81 days on market

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North Port, FL

$420K median · 64 days on market

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

$470K median · 80 days on market

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Cape Coral, FL

$360K median · 67 days on market

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Miami, FL

$570K median · 86 days on market

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Deltona, FL

$356K median · 60 days on market

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Lakeland, FL

$317K median · 58 days on market

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Palm Bay, FL

$368K median · 69 days on market

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Naples, FL

$625K median · 77 days on market

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Pensacola, FL

$333K median · 70 days on market

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Ocala, FL

$280K median · 63 days on market

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Port St. Lucie, FL

$400K median · 82 days on market

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Crestview, FL

$478K median · 83 days on market

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Punta Gorda, FL

$335K median · 74 days on market

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Panama City, FL

$357K median · 76 days on market

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Tallahassee, FL

$329K median · 63 days on market

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Homosassa Springs, FL

$280K median · 69 days on market

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Gainesville, FL

$322K median · 47 days on market

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Sebastian, FL

$390K median · 95 days on market

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The Villages, FL

$345K median · 54 days on market

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Key West, FL

$1.05M median · 109 days on market

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Sebring, FL

$274K median · 93 days on market

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Palatka, FL

$265K median · 97 days on market

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Clewiston, FL

$285K median · 84 days on market

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Arcadia, FL

$240K median · 55 days on market

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Okeechobee, FL

$265K median · 167 days on market

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Lake City, FL

$290K median · 43 days on market

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Wauchula, FL

$263K median · 152 days on market

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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.