Lake City, FL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · FL · as of August 2026
What is Lake City, 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 Lake City, FL metro area in its market cycle?
Lake City, 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.
Lake City, FL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $299K | ▼ -9.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 86 days | ▲ +8.9% |
| Months of Supply | 4.8 | ▼ -17.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 262 | ▲ +6.1% |
| Homes Sold | 56 | ▲ +27.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $191 | ▲ +1.1% |
How has Lake City, FL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake City, FL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Lake City, 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 Lake City, FL metro area?
The median sale price in Lake City, FL metro area is $299K, having fallen 9.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Lake City, FL metro area?
Lake City, FL metro area scores 30 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Lake City, FL metro area's Alpha Score?
Lake City, FL metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (54/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (27/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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