Moving to Apopka, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide

As of 2026-09-09, the median home sold in Apopka, Florida over the last 12 months went for $405,000 (1,185 closings across 251 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $215 per square foot for a median 1,835-sq-ft home built around 2010. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 34 days, and with 322 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 3.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 98% of their original asking price. That is right in line with the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.

$405,000

Median sale (12 mo)

$215

Price per sq ft

$2,830

Est. monthly cost to own

34 days

Days listed (median)

3.3

Months of supply

69%

New construction share

What your budget buys in Apopka

Three price points from 710 recent Apopka closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:

Around $339,900: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,615 sq ft, built around 2000 (184 sales).
Around $405,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,833 sq ft, built around 2019 (170 sales).
Around $522,500: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,535 sq ft, built around 2018 (127 sales).

The real monthly cost of owning in Apopka

Take the median $405,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,093/month. Orange County’s typical total millage is 16.67 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $5,919/year ($493/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Orange County is about $1,409/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 76% of current Apopka listings carry an HOA, with a median of $126/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,830/month to own the median Apopka home including a typical HOA.

For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Orange County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.

Where people are buying: Apopka’s most active communities

The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.

Community	Sales (12 mo)	Median	Days listed
Crossroads at Kelly Park	128	$469,990	32
Wynwood	111	$474,990	27
Windrose	72	$394,745	48
Bronson Peak	55	$518,995	67
Emerson Pointe	50	$382,990	40
Oak Pointe	44	$349,990	20
Meadowlark Landing	41	$332,221	44
Meadow Oaks Ph 2	37	$369,000	96

Apopka by ZIP code

Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32712 (378 sales, median $462,495), 32703 (306 sales, median $365,000), 34761 (12 sales, median $462,770).

What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes

Of the last 12 months of sales, 80% were single-family homes, 19% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 69% of closings, led by Crossroads at Kelly Park, Wynwood, Windrose, Bronson Peak, Emerson Pointe. The housing stock skews newer: 46% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 9% before 1980.

Getting around from Apopka

Measured from the center of Apopka’s recent sales: Downtown Orlando is about 14 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 22 miles; Daytona Beach is about 47 miles; Ocala is about 50 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.

Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify

School assignments change; check the Orange County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Orange County’s typical millage of 16.67; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Orange County average of $1,409/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.

Apopka: the case for and against

What works in Apopka’s favor

homes move quickly (median 34 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
69% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,409/year)
no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead

What to plan for

only about 3.3 months of supply, so choice is limited in the most popular price bands
76% of listings carry an HOA (median $126/month)
property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill

Your Apopka relocation toolkit

Common questions about moving to Apopka

How much does a house cost in Apopka, FL?

The median sale over the last 12 months was $405,000 (1,185 closings), about $215 per square foot. Among recent closings in our record a quarter sold under $339,900 and a quarter over $522,500.

What does it cost per month to own a home in Apopka?

For the median $405,000 home with 20% down at 6.71%, roughly $2,830 per month including principal, interest, Orange County property tax after the homestead exemption, insurance, and a typical HOA.

What are property taxes like in Apopka?

Orange County's typical total millage is 16.67 mills. On the median home that is about $5,919 a year for a new owner after the $50,000 homestead exemption; the assessment resets at purchase, so the seller's bill is not a guide.

Is Apopka a buyer's or seller's market right now?

With about 3.3 months of supply and a median 34 days on market for current listings, conditions favor sellers.

Is there a lot of new construction in Apopka?

New construction was 69% of sales in the last 12 months, concentrated in Crossroads at Kelly Park, Wynwood, Windrose, Bronson Peak, Emerson Pointe.

Does Florida have a state income tax?

No. Florida has no state income tax, including on retirement income, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast a homesteaded assessment can rise.

Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Apopka communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Orange County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.