Glades County
Housing Market
Median sale price $290,000, down 2.3% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 76 days, 51 homes on the market.
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22% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 2.3% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 90.9% 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.
- Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 22% of inventory sits under contract.
- Mortgage sensitivity — at 6.7× 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 $290,000, down 2.3% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $216 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 76 days. Sellers are capturing 90.9% of their original asking price on average.
There are 51 active listings on the market, with 10 more already under contract.
Zillow's home value index for Glades County stands at $261,577. About 10% 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 37 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 September 15, 2026.
Glades County since 2014 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $99,230 in 2014 and $286,456 over the last recorded year — 189% appreciation across 12 years of recorded sales.
Median sale price · 2014–2026 (680 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Home value trend · Glades County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
Daily active vs pending · Glades County (MLS)
Median price · daily recalculation
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 | $290K | 51 | 37 | |
| Hendry County | $285K | 291 | 43 | Open → |
| Highlands County | $267K | 281 | 51 | Open → |
| Lee County | $379K | 9,126 | 45 | Open → |
| St. Lucie County | $380K | 3,191 | 45 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Port LaBelle Unit 102Labelle | $339K | ▲ 17% |
| Moore HavenMoore Haven | $150K | ▲ -21% |
| Moore HavenMoore Haven | $150K | ▼ 21% |
| Port LaBelle Unit 102Labelle | $339K | ▼ 17% |
| Moore HavenMoore Haven | $150K | 13 |
| MuseLabelle | $550K | 3 |
| OrtonaMoore Haven | $290K | 2 |
| Moore HavenMoore Haven | $150K | 75 days |
| Port LaBelle Unit 102Labelle | $339K | 104 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 37/100. 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?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in Glades County is $290,000, down 2.3% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 90.9% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
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 (-21%); Port LaBelle Unit 102 (17%). 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 Moore Haven (75 days); Port LaBelle Unit 102 (104 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 76 days.
Glades County housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in Glades County right now?
As of September 15, 2026, the Glades County housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $290,000 (down 2.3% year over year), 51 homes are for sale, and the typical home goes under contract in about 76 days.
How much is a house in Glades County?
The median home sold for $290,000 in Glades County over the last 12 months, about $216 per square foot; asking prices on the 51 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in Glades County?
By the numbers, sellers in Glades County are getting 90.9% of asking price and going under contract in about 76 days. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the Glades County housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Glades County median sale prices are down 2.3% year over year, and 22% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in Glades County?
The median sale price in Glades County is currently $290,000, down 2.3% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.
Is Glades County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. Glades County scores 37 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 76 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in Glades County?
There are approximately 51 active listings in Glades County as of September 15, 2026.
Are home prices in Glades County rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 2.3% 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: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 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.