Cape Coral, FL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 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 Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Cape Coral, FL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $360K | ▼ -2.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 67 days | ▼ -6.9% |
| Months of Supply | 4.9 | ▼ -24.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 9,843 | ▼ -25% |
| Homes Sold | 2,001 | ▼ -0.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $217 | ▼ -2.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% | ▲ +0.2% |
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 May 2026, Cape Coral, FL metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 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 $360K, having fallen 2.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Cape Coral, FL metro area?
Cape Coral, FL metro area scores 15 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 (74/100) and its weakest is Affordability (15/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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