Highlands County, FL Housing Market Brief
county · FL · as of May 2026
What is Highlands County, 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 Highlands County, FL in its market cycle?
Highlands County, 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.
Highlands County, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $274K | ▲ +3.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 93 days | ▼ -3.1% |
| Months of Supply | 6.2 | ▲ +10.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 860 | ▼ -10.7% |
| Homes Sold | 138 | ▼ -19.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $174 | ▲ +2.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Highlands County, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands County, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Highlands County, FL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Highlands County, FL?
The median sale price in Highlands County, FL is $274K, having risen 3.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Highlands County, FL?
Highlands County, FL scores 33 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Highlands County, FL's Alpha Score?
Highlands County, FL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (71/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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