Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area in its market cycle?
Fort Lauderdale, 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.
Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $461K | ▼ -1.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 84 days | ▼ -1.3% |
| Months of Supply | 7.7 | ▼ -18.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 15,000 | ▲ +23.7% |
| Homes Sold | 2,006 | ▲ +55.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $307 | ▼ -1.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area?
The median sale price in Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area is $461K, having fallen 1.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area?
Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area's Alpha Score?
Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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