Glades County
Housing Market
Median sale price $269,500, up 1.4% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 73 days.
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Prices are up 1.4% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 89.4% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.
- Mortgage sensitivity — at 6.8× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.
Derived from current Glades County data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
The read on Glades County
The median sale price across Glades County currently stands at $269,500, up 1.4% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $220 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 73 days. Sellers are capturing 89.4% of their original asking price on average.
Zillow's home value index for Glades County stands at $264,792. About 12% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Glades County is 40 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of August 6, 2026.
Glades County since 2015 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $73,179 in 2015 and $285,744 over the last recorded year — 290% appreciation across 11 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 46% of recent sales, down from a 74% peak.
Median sale price · 2015–2026 (662 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Cash buyers · share of sales
Home value trend · Glades County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
What’s driving Glades County
Movers arriving report ~$52,711 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
232 Citizens policies in force in Glades County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Glades purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026
98 single-family · 10 multi-family · 8.8 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
How it stacks up against neighboring counties
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glades County ← this page | $270K | — | 40 | |
| Hendry County | $285K | — | 54 | Open → |
| Highlands County | $284K | 270 | 52 | Open → |
| Lee County | $375K | — | 48 | Open → |
| St. Lucie County | $400K | 2,913 | 32 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Port LaBelle Unit 102Labelle | $340K | ▲ 15% |
| MuseLabelle | $580K | ▲ -6% |
| Moore HavenMoore Haven | $155K | ▲ -18% |
| Moore HavenMoore Haven | $155K | ▼ 18% |
| MuseLabelle | $580K | ▼ 6% |
| Port LaBelle Unit 102Labelle | $340K | ▼ 15% |
| MuseLabelle | $580K | 34 days |
| Moore HavenMoore Haven | $155K | 81 days |
| Port LaBelle Unit 102Labelle | $340K | 106 days |
Cities in Glades County
ZIP codes
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in Glades County right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Glades County — the Momentum Score reads 40/100. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is Glades County becoming more affordable?
No — the median sale price in Glades County is $269,500, up 1.4% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 89.4% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.
Where are prices falling fastest in Glades County?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Moore Haven (-18%); Muse (-6%); Port LaBelle Unit 102 (15%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which Glades County neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Muse (34 days); Moore Haven (81 days); Port LaBelle Unit 102 (106 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 73 days.
Glades County housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Glades County?
The median sale price in Glades County is currently $269,500, up 1.4% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated August 6, 2026.
Is Glades County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. Glades County scores 40 of 100 on the Momentum Score. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in Glades County?
The typical home in Glades County goes under contract in about 73 days, per current MLS data.
Are home prices in Glades County rising or falling?
Median sale prices are up 1.4% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Glades County. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: August 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.