Is Palm Beach County, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Palm Beach County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Palm Beach County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Palm Beach County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Palm Beach County, FL

How much do homes in Palm Beach County, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$476,929

$291/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$32,275(+7.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Palm Beach County have sold for 7.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Palm Beach County was $476,929 in March 2024, up 7.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $291.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $138.5K$150K
+8.3%
2 $296.4K$307.4K
+3.7%
3 $516.5K$534.9K
+3.6%
4 $750.3K$793.5K
+5.7%
5+ $1.3M$1.4M
+11.5%

Summary: Palm Beach County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Broward County
+8.2%
Martin County
+7.9%
Hendry County
+7.5%
Palm Beach County
+7.3%
Okeechobee County
-4.1%

Housing Supply in Palm Beach County, FL

How many homes are available in Palm Beach County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
14,05015,333+9.1%

Summary: The Palm Beach County real estate market had 15,333 homes for sale in March 2024, a 9.1% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 1,1921,337
+12.2%
2 5,2445,810
+10.8%
3 4,5724,896
+7.1%
4 1,8091,943
+7.4%
5+ 1,2331,347
+9.2%

Summary: The Palm Beach County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1,6431,814+10.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1,417 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

257 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

140 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Palm Beach County, you may be able to get a good deal. 78.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,814 homes were sold or pending in Palm Beach County in March 2024, up by 10.4% month-over-month. Of the 1,814 sold homes, 78% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 8% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Palm Beach County, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Palm Beach County, FL?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
51 Days57 Days+12.6%

Summary: Homes in Palm Beach County had an average of 57 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 12.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

870 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

537 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

407 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Palm Beach County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 1814 homes were sold in Palm Beach County; 48% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 18 Days Ago

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