DeSoto County, FL Housing Market Brief
county · FL · as of August 2026
What is DeSoto 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 DeSoto County, FL in its market cycle?
DeSoto County, FL is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
DeSoto County, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $287K | ▼ -9.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days | ▼ -31.9% |
| Months of Supply | 7.8 | ▲ +81.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 134 | ▲ +25.2% |
| Homes Sold | 18 | ▼ -30.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $181 | ▼ -1.3% |
How has DeSoto County, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeSoto County, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, DeSoto County, 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.
Are home prices rising or falling in DeSoto County, FL?
The median sale price in DeSoto County, FL is $287K, having fallen 9.6% over the past year.
How affordable is DeSoto County, FL?
DeSoto County, FL scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving DeSoto County, FL's Alpha Score?
DeSoto County, FL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (53/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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