August 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 August 2026. For the numbers specific to your neighborhood or price point, let's talk. I'm happy to walk you through a personalized analysis.

Palm Beach County at a Glance

Key Market Indicators


Median Sale Price

$510,000

+9.7%

Average Sale Price

$907,273

+30.0%

Absorption Rate

5.29 months

-33.4%

Avg Days on Market

82 days

-7.9%
Rhonda's Monthly Market Summary

Palm Beach County, August 2026


The August ️2026 figures below are drawn from the BeachesMLS Market Summary for Palm Beach County. The year-over-year table compares August影子 ️2026 with August影子 ️2025, and the year-to-date table covers activity through the end of August影子 ️2026.

August 2026 at a Glance

Market Indicator August 2026
Sold Listings 1,711
Pending Listings 1,998
Active Listings 11,457

August 2026 vs. August 2025

Metric August ️2026 August ️2025 Change
Absorption Rate 5.29 months 7.94 months -33.4%
Average List Price $1,376,495 $1,224,725 +12.4%
Median List Price $469,999 $471,000 -0.2%
Average Sale Price $907,273 $697,701 +30.0%
Median Sale Price $510,000 $465,000 +9.7%
Average CDOM 82 days 89 days -7.9%
Median CDOM 43 days N/A N/A

2026 Year-to-Date

Metric 2026 YTD
Absorption Rate 6.55 months
Average List Price $1,213,703
Median List Price $499,888
Average Sale Price $1,010,962
Median Sale Price $520,000
Average CDOM 90 days
Median CDOM 52 days

Data sourced from the BeachesMLS Market Summary for Palm Beach County, August ️2026. Rhonda Townsend's monthly market summary.

Area-by-Area Breakdown

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.

Wellington

Waterfront & equestrian communities continue to drive premium pricing.

Median Price

$745,000

Price / Sq Ft

$340

Homes Sold

68

Days on Market

85

Active Inventory

258 listings

West Palm Beach

Strongest sales volume in the county; entry-level demand remains high.

Median Price

$425,000

Price / Sq Ft

$285

Homes Sold

285

Days on Market

80

Active Inventory

1,245 listings

Lake Clarke Shores

Tight waterfront inventory keeps prices elevated; homes move quickly.

Median Price

$771,000

Price / Sq Ft

$370

Homes Sold

20

Days on Market

76

Active Inventory

22 listings

Royal Palm Beach

Well-maintained communities with strong value; fastest DOM in the area.

Median Price

$528,000

Price / Sq Ft

$275

Homes Sold

78

Days on Market

65

Active Inventory

83 listings

Lake Worth

Diverse housing stock draws first-time buyers and investors alike.

Median Price

$445,000

Price / Sq Ft

$268

Homes Sold

150

Days on Market

80

Active Inventory

340 listings

Jupiter

Coastal lifestyle and top-rated schools keep demand strong.

Median Price

$680,000

Price / Sq Ft

$340

Homes Sold

92

Days on Market

62

Active Inventory

285 listings

Palm Beach Gardens

Luxury segments and gated communities anchor premium pricing.

Median Price

$735,000

Price / Sq Ft

$355

Homes Sold

68

Days on Market

78

Active Inventory

195 listings

North Palm Beach

Waterfront and Intracoastal access drive strong per-sq-ft values.

Median Price

$710,000

Price / Sq Ft

$380

Homes Sold

42

Days on Market

70

Active Inventory

105 listings

Sources: BeachesMLS · August 2026 · City-level detail: most recently published area reports.

Year-Over-Year

Market Trends to Watch


Demand Holds Up

Sold listings totaled 1,711 in August, 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.

Supply & Demand

August Supply and Demand Snapshot


Active Listings

11,457

County-wide listings on the market at the end of August 2026, giving buyers real choice across Palm Beach County.

Pending Listings

1,998

Under-contract homes heading toward closing in the weeks ahead, a healthy pipeline heading into fall

Median Time on Market

43 Days

Median days from listing to contract for homes sold in August 2026, so pricing strategy still matters in this market.

View the Full Market Report

Explore the full Palm Beach County August 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 August时 2026.

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Palm Beach County · August ️2026 · BeachesMLS Data

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