Manatee County, FL Housing Market Brief
county · FL · as of May 2026
What is Manatee 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 Manatee County, FL in its market cycle?
Manatee 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.
Manatee County, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $415K | ▼ -2.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 64 days | ▼ -5.9% |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | ▼ -21.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 3,933 | ▼ -21.6% |
| Homes Sold | 1,066 | ▲ +0.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $226 | ▼ -3.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% | 0% |
How has Manatee County, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manatee County, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Manatee County, FL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Manatee County, FL?
The median sale price in Manatee County, FL is $415K, having fallen 2.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Manatee County, FL?
Manatee County, FL scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Manatee County, FL's Alpha Score?
Manatee County, FL's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (62/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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