September 2026 Market Report
Palm Beach County Market Report
A clear snapshot of where Palm Beach County's housing market stands right now — key numbers, year-over-year trends, and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
Whether you're pricing a home for sale or evaluating when to make a move, understanding the current data matters. Below are the latest Palm Beach County market indicators, sourced from BeachesMLS and regional reporting, updated for September 2026. For the numbers specific to your neighborhood or price point, let's talk. I'm happy to walk you through a personalized analysis.
Key Market Indicators
Sold Listings
1,755
Pending Listings
1,791
Active Listings
11,472
New Listings
3,062
Median Sale Price
$510,000
Median List Price
$469,000
Average Sale Price
$930,846
Average List Price
$1,431,544
Median Days on Market
42 days
Absorption Rate
5.29 months
September 2026 · Source: Beaches MLS
Palm Beach County, September 2026
The September 2026 figures below are drawn from the BeachesMLS Market Summary for Palm Beach County. The year-over-year table compares September 2026 with September 2025, and the year-to-date table covers activity through the end of September 2026.
September 2026 at a Glance
| Market Indicator | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sold Listings | 1,755 |
| Pending Listings | 1,791 |
| Active Listings | 11,472 |
| New Listings | 3,062 |
| Median Sale Price | $510,000 |
| Median List Price | $469,000 |
| Average Sale Price | $930,846 |
| Average List Price | $1,431,544 |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days |
| Absorption Rate | 5.29 months |
September 2026 vs. September 2025
| Metric | September 2026 | September 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorption Rate | 5.29 months | 7.72 months | -31.48% |
| Average List Price | $1,431,544 | $1,263,702 | +13.28% |
| Median List Price | $469,000 | $469,000 | 0.00% |
| Average Sale Price | $930,846 | $801,249 | +16.17% |
| Median Sale Price | $510,000 | $485,980 | +4.94% |
| Average CDOM | 83 days | 93 days | -10.75% |
| Median CDOM | 42 days | 0 days | N/A |
2026 Year-to-Date
| Metric | 2026 YTD |
|---|---|
| Absorption Rate | 6.41 months |
| Average List Price | $1,220,775 |
| Median List Price | $499,900 |
| Average Sale Price | $1,001,561 |
| Median Sale Price | $520,000 |
| Average CDOM | 89 days |
| Median CDOM | 51 days |
Data sourced from the BeachesMLS Market Summary for Palm Beach County, September 2026. Rhonda Townsend's monthly market summary.
How Each Community Compares
Palm Beach County is not one market. It is many. Here's how the key service areas stack up side by side in the latest published area reports.
$697,500
$340
62
55
446 listings
$332,500
$285
220
54
1,752 listings
$771,000
$370
3
76
11 listings
Royal Palm Beach
Well-maintained communities with strong value; fastest DOM in the area.
$528,000
$275
78
65
171 listings
Lake Worth
Diverse housing stock draws first-time buyers and investors alike.
$560,000
$268
96
80
727 listings
Jupiter
Coastal lifestyle and top-rated schools keep demand strong.
$1,023,500
$340
92
62
512 listings
Palm Beach Gardens
Luxury segments and gated communities anchor premium pricing.
$1,095,000
$355
68
78
533 listings
North Palm Beach
Waterfront and Intracoastal access drive strong per-sq-ft values.
$710,000
$380
42
70
105 listings
Sources: BeachesMLS · September 2026 · Some median price and days-on-market figures are the latest published values where September data was not yet available.
Market Trends to Watch
Demand Holds Up
Sold listings totaled 1,711 in September, with 1,998 pending listings pointing to a healthy pipeline of closings heading into the fall market.
Prices Move Higher
The countywide median sale price rose 9.7% year over year to $510,000,while the average sale price climbed 30.0% to $907,273.
Market Time Eases
The average CDOM fell to 82 days from 89 a year ago, and the median home sold in ️43 days, so pricing realistically remains key.
September Supply and Demand Snapshot
Active Listings
11,472
County-wide listings on the market at the end of September 2026, giving buyers real choice across Palm Beach County.
Pending Listings
1,791
Under-contract homes heading toward closing in the weeks ahead, a healthy pipeline heading into fall
Median Time on Market
42 Days
Median days from listing to contract for homes sold in September 2026, so pricing strategy still matters in this market.
View the Full Market Report
Explore the full Palm Beach County September 2026 Market Summary, including the year-over-year comparison and the 2026 year-to-date trends. Read the complete breakdown on the blog or download the PDF, all drawn from the BeachesMLS market summary for September 2026.
View Full ReportPalm Beach County · September 2026 · BeachesMLS Data
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