Martin County, Florida

Martin County
Housing Market

County market report · Florida · 14 ZIP codes

Median sale price $425,000, down 0.4% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 64 days, 1,287 homes on the market.

162 communities reporting1,335 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 51
Live Market Pulse
51/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
Buyers are negotiating roughly 8% off asking. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET.
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Price
$425K
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: High
down 0.4% vs the prior 12 months
-0.4%
1-yr price change
n = 1,335 recent sales
$252/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
-1.9% vs prior yr
92.4%
Sale vs ask
of original asking price · flat vs prior yr
$450K
Martin County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -1.7% vs a year ago
Tempo
4.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
64days
Median DOM · closed
closed sales, median · +3.0 days vs prior yr
35%
Under contract
of inventory already spoken for
1,287 · 404
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
859
Sold · last 12 mo
closed across all tracked communities · +31.9% vs prior yr
Market context
23%
Listings with price cuts
Martin County · Zillow · -1.3pp vs prior month
1,525
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -4.4% vs prior month
19%
New construction
share of recent sales · +5.7pp vs prior yr
51/100
Momentum score
Balanced Market
162
Communities reporting
of 796 tracked in Martin County
Economy & people · county layer
$80,701
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
160,464
County population
+1.8% since 2018
5.6×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
80%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$3,120/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · September 15, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Inventory sits at 4.7 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 35% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 0.4% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 92.4% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 51
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage49
Seller leverage51

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.

Momentum Outlook
  • Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
  • Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 35% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.6× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current Martin 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
4.7 mo · balanced band · 81 active
$300K–$500K
3.4 mo · balanced band · 102 active
$500K–$750K
3.3 mo · balanced band · 45 active
$750K+
3.6 mo · balanced band · 37 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 Martin County is hot — and where it isn't

Each dot is a community (152 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.

Analysis

The read on Martin County

The median sale price across Martin County currently stands at $425,000, down 0.4% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $252 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 64 days. Sellers are capturing 92.4% of their original asking price on average.

There are 1,287 active listings on the market, with 404 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 4.7 months of supply — roughly balanced conditions by the standard six-month benchmark. 859 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.

Zillow's home value index for Martin County stands at $449,538. About 23% 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 Martin County is 51 of 100 — balanced market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.

Trends & History

Martin County since 2012 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $191,184 in 2012 and $506,646 over the last recorded year — 165% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales.

Median sale price · 2012–2026 (10,212 recorded sales)

$184K$358K$533K$507K2012: $191K2013: $205K2014: $258K2015: $245K2016: $293K2017: $297K2018: $290K2019: $311K2020: $351K2021: $403K2022: $455K2023: $473K2024: $526K2025: $484K2026: $507K20122015201920232026

Days on market by year

15d50d84d64d2012: 83d2013: 83d2014: 72d2015: 64d2016: 46d2017: 48d2018: 45d2019: 46d2020: 54d2021: 25d2022: 17d2023: 31d2024: 39d2025: 61d2026: 64d20122015201920232026

Home value trend · Martin County (Zillow ZHVI)

$448K$453K$457K$450KJul '25: $457KAug '25: $453KSep '25: $450KOct '25: $449KNov '25: $448KDec '25: $448KJan '26: $449KFeb '26: $449KMar '26: $449KApr '26: $448KMay '26: $448KJun '26: $448KJul '26: $450KJul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

1,5171,7131,9081,525Jul '25: 1,901Aug '25: 1,790Sep '25: 1,698Oct '25: 1,670Nov '25: 1,663Dec '25: 1,644Jan '26: 1,651Feb '26: 1,673Mar '26: 1,718Apr '26: 1,701May '26: 1,664Jun '26: 1,596Jul '26: 1,525Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

Daily active vs pending · Martin County (MLS)

2647931,321Jul 07 · Active: 942Aug 03 · Active: 923Aug 04 · Active: 911Aug 05 · Active: 908Aug 06 · Active: 900Aug 07 · Active: 911Aug 08 · Active: 930Aug 09 · Active: 931Aug 10 · Active: 935Aug 11 · Active: 927Aug 12 · Active: 923Aug 13 · Active: 920Aug 15 · Active: 927Aug 17 · Active: 921Aug 19 · Active: 923Aug 22 · Active: 914Aug 23 · Active: 918Aug 28 · Active: 900Aug 29 · Active: 905Aug 30 · Active: 903Aug 31 · Active: 902Sep 07 · Active: 898Sep 09 · Active: 1,300Sep 11 · Active: 1,296Sep 12 · Active: 1,298Sep 13 · Active: 1,299Sep 14 · Active: 1,287Sep 15 · Active: 1,287Jul 07Aug 19Sep 15ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$397K$414K$430K$425KAug 06: $430KAug 08: $430KAug 09: $430KAug 10: $430KAug 11: $430KAug 12: $430KAug 13: $430KAug 15: $430KAug 17: $430KAug 18: $430KAug 19: $430KAug 20: $430KAug 21: $430KAug 22: $430KAug 23: $430KAug 24: $398KAug 26: $398KAug 28: $398KAug 29: $398KAug 30: $398KAug 31: $398KSep 01: $398KSep 04: $398KSep 05: $398KSep 06: $398KSep 07: $398KSep 08: $398KSep 09: $398KSep 10: $398KSep 11: $398KSep 12: $425KSep 13: $425KSep 14: $425KSep 15: $425KAug 06Aug 17Aug 28Sep 07Sep 15
Local Economics · the economics underneath

What’s driving Martin County

Who’s moving here
+1,335 net residents/yr

Top inbound states: NY, NJ, CT, MA. Movers arriving report ~$142,932 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$2,580/yr avg premium

1,552 Citizens policies in force in Martin County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Martin purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
845 units permitted +31% YoY

843 single-family · 2 multi-family · 5.3 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
Mariner Sands ▼ 31%

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

Biggest risk buyers are ignoring
Under $300K: 4.7 months of supply

The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in Martin County right now.

Biggest opportunity
$500K–$750K: 3.3 months of supply

The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.

What we’re telling clients today

Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.

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
Martin County ← this page$425K1,28751
St. Lucie County$380K3,19145Open →
Palm Beach County$500K10,11354Open →
Glades County$290K5137Open →
Broward County$518K14,29043Open →
Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
FLORIDA CLUBStuart$542K▲ 21%
Miles Grant CondoStuart$228K▲ 17%
Port SalernoStuart$430K▲ 16%
Palm CityPalm City$410K▲ 14%
Hammock CreekPalm City$862K▲ 12%
Prices cooling fastest
Mariner SandsStuart$722K▼ 31%
Vista Del Lago CondoStuart$110K▼ 24%
Stuart WestPalm City$1.05M▼ 21%
South River Village CondoStuart$205K▼ 20%
THE MEADOWS AT MARTIN DOWNSPalm City$345K▼ 19%
Selling fastest
Coral GardensStuart$415K14 days
Locks LandingStuart$742K15 days
Hibiscus ParkStuart$360K16 days
Sand Trail (Aka Copperleaf)Palm City$1.18M20 days
Hammock CreekPalm City$862K22 days
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Cities in Martin County

ZIP codes

Most active communities

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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in Martin County right now?

The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in Martin County — the Momentum Score reads 51/100 with 4.7 months of supply. 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 Martin County becoming more affordable?

Yes, modestly — the median sale price in Martin County is $425,000, down 0.4% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 92.4% 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 Martin County?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Mariner Sands (-31%); Vista Del Lago Condo (-24%); Stuart West (-21%). 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 Martin County neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Coral Gardens (14 days); Locks Landing (15 days); Hibiscus Park (16 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 64 days.

Questions

Martin County housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in Martin County right now?

As of September 15, 2026, the Martin County housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $425,000 (down 0.4% year over year), 1,287 homes are for sale against 859 sales in the last 12 months, which is 4.7 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 64 days.

How much is a house in Martin County?

The median home sold for $425,000 in Martin County over the last 12 months, about $252 per square foot; asking prices on the 1,287 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 Martin County?

By the numbers, sellers in Martin County are getting 92.4% of asking price and going under contract in about 64 days with 4.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. 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 Martin County housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Martin County median sale prices are down 0.4% year over year, inventory stands at 4.7 months of supply, and 35% 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 Martin County?

The median sale price in Martin County is currently $425,000, down 0.4% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.

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

The data currently is roughly balanced. Martin County scores 51 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 4.7 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in Martin County?

The typical home in Martin County goes under contract in about 64 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in Martin County?

There are approximately 1,287 active listings in Martin County as of September 15, 2026.

Are home prices in Martin County rising or falling?

Median sale prices are down 0.4% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

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Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Martin 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: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 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.