Palm Bay, FL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Palm Bay, FL metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Palm Bay, FL metro area in its market cycle?
Palm Bay, FL metro area is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Palm Bay, FL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $368K | ▲ +1.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 69 days | ▼ -5.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -11.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 4,083 | ▼ -22.8% |
| Homes Sold | 1,042 | ▼ -13.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $213 | ▼ -0.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Palm Bay, FL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palm Bay, FL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Palm Bay, FL metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Palm Bay, FL metro area?
The median sale price in Palm Bay, FL metro area is $368K, having risen 1.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Palm Bay, FL metro area?
Palm Bay, FL metro area scores 22 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Palm Bay, FL metro area's Alpha Score?
Palm Bay, FL metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (74/100) and its weakest is Affordability (22/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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