Bay County, FL Housing Market Brief
county · FL · as of May 2026
What is Bay 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 Bay County, FL in its market cycle?
Bay 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.
Bay County, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $358K | ▲ +0.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 76 days | ▲ +7% |
| Months of Supply | 6.3 | ▼ -17.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,934 | ▼ -10.4% |
| Homes Sold | 463 | ▲ +7.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $221 | ▲ +3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% | ▼ -0.5% |
How has Bay County, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay County, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Bay County, FL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bay County, FL?
The median sale price in Bay County, FL is $358K, having risen 0.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Bay County, FL?
Bay County, FL scores 16 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bay County, FL's Alpha Score?
Bay County, FL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (72/100) and its weakest is Affordability (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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