HICKORY HAMMOCK vs Oakland Park
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | HICKORY HAMMOCK | Oakland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $843K | $968K |
| Price per sq ft | $306 | $367 |
| Avg days on market | 37 days | 98 days |
| Months of supply | 1.2 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 26 |
The verdict
Oakland Park carries the higher median price — about 15% above HICKORY HAMMOCK. Homes in HICKORY HAMMOCK sell faster (37 days on market vs 98). HICKORY HAMMOCK is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| HICKORY HAMMOCK | Oakland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $455K to $2.1M | $840K to $2.1M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: HICKORY HAMMOCK homes for sale · Oakland Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| HICKORY HAMMOCK | Oakland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 277 | 705 |
| Built | 2014–2020 (median 2016.0) | 2008–2024 (median 2019) |
| Typical living area | 2,607 sq ft | 2,665 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 65 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | HICKORY HAMMOCK median | Oakland Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $448K (3 sales) | $457K (4 sales) |
| 2015 | $776K (5 sales) | $424K (6 sales) |
| 2016 | $426K (32 sales) | $463K (19 sales) |
| 2017 | $385K (33 sales) | $485K (19 sales) |
| 2018 | $590K (7 sales) | $500K (8 sales) |
| 2019 | $500K (9 sales) | $440K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $702K (12 sales) | $600K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $714K (24 sales) | $721K (34 sales) |
| 2023 | $852K (12 sales) | $770K (41 sales) |
| 2024 | $760K (27 sales) | $932K (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $785K (27 sales) | $937K (37 sales) |
| 2026 | $920K (29 sales) | $935K (21 sales) |
Since 2014, HICKORY HAMMOCK's median sale price is +105% and Oakland Park's is +105% — the same pace.
How each one trades
| HICKORY HAMMOCK | Oakland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.2% | 99.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 5% |
| Typical sold home | 3,505 sq ft | 2,677 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 50 (normal) | 58 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| HICKORY HAMMOCK | Oakland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Whispering Oak Elem | Tildenville Elem |
| Middle | Hamlin Middle | Lakeview Middle |
| High school | West Orange High | West Orange High |
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, HICKORY HAMMOCK is the lower entry point (median $843K vs $968K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Oakland Park; HICKORY HAMMOCK trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in HICKORY HAMMOCK (37 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 Oakland Park more expensive than HICKORY HAMMOCK?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Oakland Park is $968,000 versus $843,000 in HICKORY HAMMOCK, about 15% higher.
Which has newer homes, HICKORY HAMMOCK or Oakland Park?
Oakland Park: its homes were built 2008–2024 with a median year of 2019, versus a median of 2016.0 in HICKORY HAMMOCK (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, HICKORY HAMMOCK or Oakland Park?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 105% in HICKORY HAMMOCK and 105% in Oakland Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Oakland Park — sellers there received 99.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.2% in HICKORY HAMMOCK.
What high schools serve HICKORY HAMMOCK and Oakland Park?
Listings in HICKORY HAMMOCK most often report West Orange High; listings in Oakland Park report West Orange High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: HICKORY HAMMOCK homes, photos & schools · Oakland Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.