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Palatka, FL metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of July 2026

Balanced

What is Palatka, 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.

Price Momentum20%
50
Inventory Health25%
-0.549
Affordability20%
20
Economic Strength20%No data
50
Rental Yield15%
65

Where is Palatka, FL metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Palatka, FL metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for Palatka, FL metro area?

Our model forecasts Palatka, FL metro area’s home prices to decline about 2.2% over the next 12 months (medium 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.

Palatka, FL metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$265K▲ +10.4%
Median Days on Market97 days0%
Months of Supply7.8▲ +59.2%
Homes for Sale306-11.3%
Homes Sold39-44.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$164-8.2%

How has Palatka, FL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 46
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Palatka, FL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of July 2026, Palatka, FL metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Palatka, FL metro area?

The median sale price in Palatka, FL metro area is $265K, having risen 10.4% over the past year.

How affordable is Palatka, FL metro area?

Palatka, FL metro area scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Palatka, FL metro area's Alpha Score?

Palatka, FL metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

Want the live, interactive view of Palatka, FL metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.