Moving to St. Cloud, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide

As of 2026-11-12, the median home sold in St. Cloud, Florida over the last 12 months went for $470,000 (35 closings across 15 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $203 per square foot for a median 2,394-sq-ft home built around 2025. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 41 days, and with 127 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 43.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 93% of their original asking price. That median is 17% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.

$470,000
Median sale (12 mo)
$203
Price per sq ft
$3,314
Est. monthly cost to own
41 days
Days listed (median)
43.5
Months of supply
97%
New construction share

St. Cloud right now — November 2026

$410,000
Median sale price (12 mo), -2.0% YoY
1,082
Homes for sale today
48 days
Median days on market
5.4 mo
Months of supply
$2,222
P&I on the median, 20% down at 7.18%

Live pages for your move: 1,174 homes for sale in St. Cloud · Luxury homes · New construction · Condos (14) · Townhomes (114) · Homes by ZIP (4 ZIPs) · New listings this week · Price reductions · What your budget buys in Osceola County · Cost of living · Best neighborhoods · Property tax · Flood zones by neighborhood · Osceola County homes for sale.

MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated November 12, 2026.

What your budget buys in St. Cloud

Three price points from 94 recent St. Cloud closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:

The real monthly cost of owning in St. Cloud

Take the median $470,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.18% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,547/month. Osceola County’s typical total millage is 15.23 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $6,398/year ($533/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 Osceola County is about $1,735/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 99% of current St. Cloud listings carry an HOA, with a median of $89/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $3,314/month to own the median St. Cloud 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 Osceola County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.

Where people are buying: St. Cloud’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.

CommunitySales (12 mo)MedianDays listed
The Waters at Center Lake Ranch20$470,00041
The Meadow at Crossprairie15$414,34046
Bridgewalk12$539,99531
Buena Lago12$421,49566
Del Webb Sunbridge12$437,50057
Trinity Place12$401,50015
Pine Glen8$417,000107
Live Oak Lake5$390,000220

St. Cloud by ZIP code

Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34771 (65 sales, median $426,000), 34772 (29 sales, median $432,000).

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

Of the last 12 months of sales, 91% were single-family homes, 9% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 97% of closings, led by The Waters at Center Lake Ranch, The Meadow at Crossprairie.

Getting around from St. Cloud

Measured from the center of St. Cloud’s recent sales: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 14 miles; Downtown Orlando is about 22 miles; Melbourne is about 39 miles; Lakeland is about 46 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 Osceola 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 Osceola County’s typical millage of 15.23; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Osceola County average of $1,735/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.

St. Cloud: the case for and against

What works in St. Cloud’s favor

  • homes move quickly (median 41 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
  • about 43.5 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
  • 97% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
  • insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,735/year)
  • no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead

What to plan for

  • prices run 17% above the statewide median in our coverage
  • 99% of listings carry an HOA (median $89/month)
  • property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill

Your St. Cloud relocation toolkit

Common questions about moving to St. Cloud

How much does a house cost in St. Cloud, FL?
The median sale over the last 12 months was $470,000 (35 closings), about $203 per square foot. Among recent closings in our record a quarter sold under $388,034 and a quarter over $537,080.
What does it cost per month to own a home in St. Cloud?
For the median $470,000 home with 20% down at 7.18%, roughly $3,314 per month including principal, interest, Osceola County property tax after the homestead exemption, insurance, and a typical HOA.
What are property taxes like in St. Cloud?
Osceola County's typical total millage is 15.23 mills. On the median home that is about $6,398 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 St. Cloud a buyer's or seller's market right now?
With about 43.5 months of supply and a median 41 days on market for current listings, conditions favor buyers.
Is there a lot of new construction in St. Cloud?
New construction was 97% of sales in the last 12 months, concentrated in The Waters at Center Lake Ranch, The Meadow at Crossprairie.
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 St. Cloud 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 Osceola County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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