Palm Beach, FL housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Palm Beach market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Palm Beach, FL leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Palm Beach County take a median of 79 days to sell, and the number for sale is −18.7% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−1.5% to +8% for the typical Palm Beach home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Palm Beach County as a whole.
Palm Beach market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Palm Beach, FL?
$2.14M as of September 2026, +3.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Palm Beach, FL?
Yes — the typical home value changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026 and +49.4% over five years.
Is Palm Beach, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Palm Beach County sells in 79 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Palm Beach, FL?
The typical rent is $8,627 a month as of September 2026, +15.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Palm Beach, FL?
9,942 homes were listed for sale across Palm Beach County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Palm Beach, FL?
Homegrity lists 498 licensed agents in Palm Beach, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/palm-beach.