West Palm Beach, FL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach, FL metro area in its market cycle?
West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach, FL metro area?
Our model forecasts West Palm Beach, FL metro area’s home prices to rise about 2.2% 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.
West Palm Beach, FL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $524K | ▲ +2% |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days | ▼ -5.8% |
| Months of Supply | 6.1 | ▼ -20.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 12,239 | ▼ -12.4% |
| Homes Sold | 2,055 | ▲ +10.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $309 | ▲ +2.8% |
How has West Palm Beach, FL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Palm Beach, FL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, West Palm Beach, FL metro area 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 West Palm Beach, FL metro area?
The median sale price in West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $524K, having risen 2% over the past year.
How affordable is West Palm Beach, FL metro area?
West Palm Beach, FL metro area scores 50 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving West Palm Beach, FL metro area's Alpha Score?
West Palm Beach, FL metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of West Palm Beach, FL metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.