Hendry County
Housing Market

County market report · Florida · 8 ZIP codes

Median sale price $284,999, up 2.2% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 75 days, 299 homes on the market.

20 communities reporting343 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 41
Live Market Pulse
41/100
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Buyer's Opportunity
Tracking 20 communities across Hendry County. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh October 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM ET.
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Price
$285K ▲
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: High
up 2.2% vs the prior 12 months
+2.2% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 343 recent sales
$190/sf ▼
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
-2.0% vs prior yr
94.0% ▼
Sale vs ask
of original asking price · -1.4pp vs prior yr
$274K ▼
Hendry County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -3.9% vs a year ago
Tempo
75days ▲
Median DOM · closed
closed sales, median · +10.0 days vs prior yr
13%
Under contract
of inventory already spoken for
299 · 49 ▼5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Market context
20% ▼
Listings with price cuts
Hendry County · Zillow · -0.4pp vs prior month
242 ▼
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -0.4% vs prior month
31% ▼
New construction
share of recent sales · -2.6pp vs prior yr
41/100
Momentum score
Buyer's Opportunity
20
Communities reporting
of 44 tracked in Hendry County
Economy & people · county layer
$53,044
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
40,798
County population
+1.7% since 2018
5.2×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
72%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$1,519/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · October 7, 2026
Jon Brooks
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Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

13% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 2.2% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 94.0% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 41
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage59
Seller leverage41

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.

Momentum Outlook
  • Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 13% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.2× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current Hendry County data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Supply by Price Band

One inventory number hides four different markets

Under $300K
— mo · buyer-tilted · 174 active
$300K–$500K
— mo · buyer-tilted · 97 active

Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.

Neighborhood Heat Map

Where Hendry County is hot — and where it isn't

Each dot is a community (20 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.

Analysis

The read on Hendry County

The median sale price across Hendry County currently stands at $284,999, up 2.2% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $190 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 75 days. Sellers are capturing 94.0% of their original asking price on average.

There are 299 active listings on the market, with 49 more already under contract.

Zillow's home value index for Hendry County stands at $274,458. About 20% 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 Hendry County is 41 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 October 7, 2026.

Trends & History

Hendry County since 2014 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $65,278 in 2014 and $289,415 over the last recorded year — 343% appreciation across 12 years of recorded sales.

Median sale price · 2014–2026 (3,614 recorded sales)

$60K$185K$309K$289K2014: $65K2015: $88K2016: $106K2017: $123K2018: $138K2019: $149K2020: $160K2021: $230K2022: $260K2023: $286K2024: $301K2025: $304K2026: $289K20142017202020232026

Days on market by year

18d47d76d75d2014: 26d2015: 39d2016: 37d2017: 35d2018: 48d2019: 36d2020: 42d2021: 24d2022: 20d2023: 52d2024: 57d2025: 65d2026: 75d20142017202020232026

Home value trend · Hendry County (Zillow ZHVI)

$274K$280K$286K$274KAug '25: $286KSep '25: $285KOct '25: $284KNov '25: $284KDec '25: $284KJan '26: $284KFeb '26: $284KMar '26: $283KApr '26: $281KMay '26: $280KJun '26: $278KJul '26: $276KAug '26: $274KAug '25Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

204224243242Aug '25: 205Sep '25: 208Oct '25: 215Nov '25: 218Dec '25: 221Jan '26: 221Feb '26: 229Mar '26: 237Apr '26: 237May '26: 237Jun '26: 237Jul '26: 243Aug '26: 242Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26

Daily active vs pending · Hendry County (MLS)

34173313Aug 22 · Active: 290Aug 23 · Active: 292Aug 28 · Active: 297Aug 29 · Active: 297Aug 30 · Active: 297Aug 31 · Active: 298Sep 07 · Active: 290Sep 09 · Active: 292Sep 11 · Active: 289Sep 12 · Active: 290Sep 13 · Active: 289Sep 14 · Active: 288Sep 15 · Active: 291Sep 16 · Active: 293Sep 17 · Active: 294Sep 19 · Active: 297Sep 20 · Active: 294Sep 21 · Active: 294Sep 22 · Active: 292Sep 23 · Active: 302Sep 24 · Active: 307Sep 25 · Active: 308Sep 26 · Active: 307Sep 28 · Active: 305Sep 29 · Active: 304Oct 01 · Active: 299Aug 22Sep 16Oct 01ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$285K$285K$285K$285KAug 06: $285KAug 08: $285KAug 09: $285KAug 10: $285KAug 11: $285KAug 12: $285KAug 13: $285KAug 15: $285KAug 17: $285KAug 18: $285KAug 19: $285KAug 20: $285KAug 21: $285KAug 22: $285KAug 23: $285KAug 24: $285KAug 26: $285KAug 28: $285KAug 29: $285KAug 30: $285KAug 31: $285KSep 01: $285KSep 04: $285KSep 05: $285KSep 06: $285KSep 07: $285KSep 08: $285KSep 09: $285KSep 10: $285KSep 11: $285KSep 12: $285KSep 13: $285KSep 14: $285KSep 15: $285KSep 16: $285KSep 17: $285KSep 19: $285KSep 20: $285KSep 21: $285KSep 22: $285KSep 23: $285KSep 24: $285KSep 25: $285KSep 26: $285KSep 28: $285KSep 29: $285KSep 30: $285KOct 01: $285KOct 03: $285KOct 04: $285KOct 05: $285KOct 06: $285KOct 07: $285KAug 06Aug 22Sep 08Sep 22Oct 07
Local Economics · the economics underneath

What’s driving Hendry County

Who’s moving here
+773 net residents/yr

Movers arriving report ~$49,897 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$2,420/yr avg premium

323 Citizens policies in force in Hendry County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Hendry purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
470 units permitted -16% YoY

464 single-family · 6 multi-family · 11.5 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
Fort Denaud Acres ▲ 34%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

What we’re telling clients today

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.

Compare Markets

How it stacks up against neighboring counties

MarketMedianActiveScore
Hendry County ← this page$285K29941
Glades County$290K5035Open →
Lee County$379K9,19759Open →
Collier County$605K4,66733Open →
Highlands County$267K28151Open →
Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
Fort Denaud AcresFort Denaud$370K▲ 34%
Pioneer PlantationClewiston$330K▲ 23%
ClewistonClewiston$260K▲ 19%
Montura Ranch EstatesClewiston$270K▲ -4%
Port LabelleLabelle$285K▲ -4%
Prices cooling fastest
Caloosa CoveLabelle$294K▼ 8%
LabelleLabelle$310K▼ 7%
Port LabelleLabelle$285K▼ 4%
Montura Ranch EstatesClewiston$270K▼ 4%
ClewistonClewiston$260K▼ 19%
Most homes for sale
Port LabelleLabelle$285K95
LabelleLabelle$310K66
Montura Ranch EstatesClewiston$270K31
ClewistonClewiston$260K15
Banyan VillageLabelle$327K12
Selling fastest
ClewistonClewiston$260K25 days
Fort Denaud AcresFort Denaud$370K32 days
Montura Ranch EstatesClewiston$270K38 days
Pioneer PlantationClewiston$330K44 days
Caloosa CoveLabelle$294K52 days
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Cities in Hendry County

ZIP codes

Most active communities

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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in Hendry County right now?

The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Hendry County — the Momentum Score reads 41/100. 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 Hendry County becoming more affordable?

No — the median sale price in Hendry County is $284,999, up 2.2% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 94.0% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.

Where are prices falling fastest in Hendry County?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Caloosa Cove (-8%); Labelle (-7%); Port Labelle (-4%). 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 Hendry County neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Clewiston (25 days); Fort Denaud Acres (32 days); Montura Ranch Estates (38 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 75 days.

Questions

Hendry County housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in Hendry County right now?

As of October 7, 2026, the Hendry County housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $284,999 (up 2.2% year over year), 299 homes are for sale, and the typical home goes under contract in about 75 days.

How much is a house in Hendry County?

The median home sold for $284,999 in Hendry County over the last 12 months, about $190 per square foot; asking prices on the 299 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 Hendry County?

By the numbers, sellers in Hendry County are getting 94.0% of asking price and going under contract in about 75 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 Hendry County housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Hendry County median sale prices are up 2.2% year over year, and 13% 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 Hendry County?

The median sale price in Hendry County is currently $284,999, up 2.2% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated October 7, 2026.

Is Hendry County a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently favors buyers. Hendry County scores 41 of 100 on the Momentum Score. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in Hendry County?

The typical home in Hendry County goes under contract in about 75 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in Hendry County?

There are approximately 299 active listings in Hendry County as of October 7, 2026.

Are home prices in Hendry County rising or falling?

Median sale prices are up 2.2% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

Put this data to work

Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Hendry County. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.

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Methodology & Accountability

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: October 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM ET

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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.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.