Panama City Beach, FL housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Panama City Beach market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Panama City Beach, FL leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Bay County take a median of 102 days to sell, and the number for sale is −5.4% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−2.5% to +1.5% for the typical Panama City 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 Bay County as a whole.
Panama City Beach market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Panama City Beach, FL?
$415,439 as of September 2026, −0.7% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Panama City Beach, FL?
No — the typical home value changed −0.7% over the year to September 2026 and +9.5% over five years.
Is Panama City Beach, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Bay County sells in 102 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Panama City Beach, FL?
The typical rent is $1,759 a month as of September 2026, +1.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Panama City Beach, FL?
2,825 homes were listed for sale across Bay County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Panama City Beach, FL?
Homegrity lists 1,148 licensed agents in Panama City Beach, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/panama-city-beach.