Jacksonville, FL Housing Market Brief
metro · FL · as of May 2026
What is Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL in its market cycle?
Jacksonville, FL is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jacksonville, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 58 days | ▲ +1.8% |
How has Jacksonville, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jacksonville, FL is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 28 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Jacksonville, FL?
Jacksonville, FL scores 22 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Jacksonville, FL's Alpha Score?
Jacksonville, FL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (67/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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