Gulf Highlands vs Palm Wind
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Gulf Highlands | Palm Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $179 | $170 |
| Avg days on market | 33 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 51 |
The verdict
Palm Wind carries the higher median price — about 61% above Gulf Highlands. Homes in Gulf Highlands sell faster (33 days on market vs 73). Gulf Highlands is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Gulf Highlands | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Port Richey | Hudson |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 73% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 58% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Gulf Highlands | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 12 |
| Under contract | 5 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $300K | $274K to $433K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 12 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf Highlands homes for sale · Palm Wind homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf Highlands | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 975 | 172 |
| Built | 1958–2023 (median 1977) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,471 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 51% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 13 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Gulf Highlands | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulf Highland Elementary | Moon Lake-Po |
| Middle | Bayonet Point Middle-Po | Crews Lake Middle-Po |
| High school | Fivay High-Po | Hudson High-Po |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Gulf Highlands is the lower entry point (median $220K vs $355K). Sellers get a faster sale in Gulf Highlands (33 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Palm Wind more expensive than Gulf Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palm Wind is $355,000 versus $220,000 in Gulf Highlands, about 61% higher.
What high schools serve Gulf Highlands and Palm Wind?
Listings in Gulf Highlands most often report Fivay High-Po; listings in Palm Wind report Hudson High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gulf Highlands homes, photos & schools · Palm Wind homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.