Glades County real estate, your questions answered.
Short answer: as of 2026-07-06, Glades County scores 26/100 (frothy) on our buyer-value scale, the typical home is worth $266,330, the market looks about 39% overvalued, and average insurance runs about $2,812 a year.
Answers update from live data (2026-07-06). For the full numbers, see the Glades County housing scorecard.
| Momentum Market Score | 26/100 (frothy) |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $266,330 |
| 1-year price change | -3.2% |
| Overvaluation vs local income | about 39% overvalued |
| Avg insurance / year | $2,812 |
Is now a good time to buy a house in Glades County?
As of 2026-07-06, our Momentum Market Score for Glades County is 26 out of 100, which reads frothy, meaning the market is expensive against incomes and tight for buyers. Prices are falling (-3.2% over the past year) and the area looks about 39% overvalued versus local incomes. A higher score means more buyer value and negotiating leverage; see the full Glades County scorecard for the breakdown.
Is Glades County a buyer's or seller's market?
Glades County currently reads frothy on our 0 to 100 score (26/100), so it is expensive against incomes and tight for buyers. The score blends home value versus local incomes, price cuts, inventory trend, affordability and rent yield.
Are home prices going up or down in Glades County?
The typical home in Glades County is worth $266,330 (Zillow, 2026-07-06). Prices are falling over the last year (-3.2%) and have moved about 7.7% a year over five years.
Is Glades County housing overvalued?
On price versus the area's own long-run relationship with local income, Glades County looks about 39% overvalued, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.85x. This compares the current typical value to its historical norm, not to other markets.
How much does a house cost in Glades County?
The typical Glades County home is worth about $266,330 as of 2026-07-06, against a county median household income near $38,905.
How much is homeowners insurance in Glades County?
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Glades County is about $2,812 a year. Citizens is Florida's insurer of last resort, so that is a realistic floor; private quotes vary by roof age, elevation and flood zone. In Florida, insurance is now one of the largest line items in a housing budget.
Are people moving to or from Glades County?
In the latest IRS migration data, Glades County is net gaining about 102 households a year.
Sources: Zillow, Realtor.com, U.S. Census, Freddie Mac/FRED, IRS migration, Citizens Property Insurance. Scores by Momentum Realty. Informational only, not investment, legal or insurance advice. Glades County scorecard · all county Q&A · all scorecards.