Cape Coral, FL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · FL · as of August 2026
What is Cape Coral, FL metro area’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 Cape Coral, FL metro area in its market cycle?
Cape Coral, FL metro area is classified as Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Cape Coral, FL metro area?
Our model forecasts Cape Coral, FL metro area’s home prices to rise about 1.4% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Cape Coral, FL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $354K | ▲ +0.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 94 days | ▼ -6.9% |
| Months of Supply | 5.6 | ▼ -27.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 10,266 | ▼ -17.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1,754 | ▲ +10% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $214 | ▼ -2% |
How has Cape Coral, FL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral, FL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Cape Coral, FL metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cape Coral, FL metro area?
The median sale price in Cape Coral, FL metro area is $354K, having risen 0.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Cape Coral, FL metro area?
Cape Coral, FL metro area scores 42 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Cape Coral, FL metro area's Alpha Score?
Cape Coral, FL metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (48/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Cape Coral, FL metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.