Polk County, FL Housing Market Brief
county · FL · as of May 2026
What is Polk 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 Polk County, FL in its market cycle?
Polk 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.
Polk County, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $317K | ▼ -0.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▲ +3.5% |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▼ -8.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 4,647 | ▼ -23.6% |
| Homes Sold | 1,114 | ▼ -15.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $174 | ▼ -3.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Polk County, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polk County, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Polk County, FL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Polk County, FL?
The median sale price in Polk County, FL is $317K, having fallen 0.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Polk County, FL?
Polk County, FL scores 19 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Polk County, FL's Alpha Score?
Polk County, FL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (68/100) and its weakest is Affordability (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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