Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Housing Market Brief
metro · FL · as of May 2026
What is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL’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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in its market cycle?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 67 days | ▲ +15.5% |
How has Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL scores 17 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL's Alpha Score?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (73/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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