Market Brief
Palm Beach County had 1,107 single-family houses for sale under $600,000 and 488 in a contract on November 5, 2026, about 2.3 listings per contract, against 3.5 for houses at $600,000 and up.
Houses under $400,000 ran 2.0 listings per contract. Boynton Beach logged 37 of 138 new contracts under $600,000 from October 22 to November 4.
On November 5, 2026, Palm Beach County had 1,107 single-family houses listed for sale under $600,000 and 488 in a contract, about 2.3 listings per contract. Houses at $600,000 and up ran 3.5 (2,898 active, 835 in contract). Below $400,000 the ratio was 2.0. From October 22 to November 4, our change log recorded 138 new contracts on houses under $600,000, against 153 in the prior two weeks, and 253 price cuts, against 275. All figures are ours, computed from Beaches MLS records.
Houses under $600,000 make up about 28 percent of the county's active house listings but 37 percent of the houses in a contract. Townhomes in the same price range ran 3.9 listings per contract and condos 6.0. This piece follows our look at Palm Beach County houses at $1 million and up, our listing tax bills report and our October read on price cuts against contracts. Monthly figures are on the West Palm Beach market data hub.
How tight is each house price band in Palm Beach County?
| House asking price | Active | In contract | Listings per contract | Median days on market, active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $400,000 | 288 | 144 | 2.0 | 52 |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 375 | 173 | 2.2 | 50 |
| $500,000 to $599,999 | 444 | 171 | 2.6 | 49 |
| $600,000 to $799,999 | 672 | 229 | 2.9 | 56 |
| $800,000 to $999,999 | 398 | 124 | 3.2 | 53 |
| $1 million to $1,999,999 | 741 | 264 | 2.8 | 58 |
| $2 million and up | 1,087 | 218 | 5.0 | 72 |
Source: Momentum Research, computed from Beaches MLS records, Palm Beach County single-family houses, live map snapshot, November 5, 2026. In contract combines pending and under contract. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The ratio rises step by step from 2.0 below $400,000 to 3.2 in the $800,000 band, then dips to 2.8 between $1 million and $2 million before jumping to 5.0 at $2 million and up. The median house listed under $600,000 asked $475,000, and the median one in a contract was listed at $465,500. New construction barely registers in this range: only 3 of the 1,107 active houses under $600,000 were flagged as new builds.
Where are houses under $600,000 for sale in Palm Beach County?
| Mailing city | Active | In contract | Listings per contract | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach | 289 | 118 | 2.4 | $459,000 |
| West Palm Beach | 193 | 84 | 2.3 | $459,900 |
| Lake Worth | 126 | 55 | 2.3 | $480,000 |
| Delray Beach | 81 | 29 | 2.8 | $482,000 |
| Riviera Beach | 57 | 16 | 3.6 | $359,000 |
| Lake Worth Beach | 50 | 21 | 2.4 | $425,000 |
| Greenacres | 44 | 26 | 1.7 | $458,573 |
| Boca Raton | 42 | 26 | 1.6 | $546,950 |
| Royal Palm Beach | 38 | 24 | 1.6 | $521,950 |
| Wellington | 28 | 10 | 2.8 | $526,500 |
Source: Momentum Research, Beaches MLS records, live map snapshot, November 5, 2026. City follows the listing's mailing city; the Lake Worth mailing city includes unincorporated areas west of Lake Worth Beach. Median asking price covers active and in-contract houses. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach and the Lake Worth mailing city held 608 of the 1,107 active houses under $600,000, about 55 percent. The tightest of the larger cities were Boca Raton, Royal Palm Beach and Greenacres, at 1.6 to 1.7 listings per contract, though Boca Raton had only 42 houses listed below $600,000 at a median ask of $546,950. Riviera Beach had the lowest median asking price in the table, $359,000, and the loosest ratio, 3.6.
What moved in the last two weeks?
| Houses under $600,000 | Oct 8 to Oct 21 | Oct 22 to Nov 4 |
|---|---|---|
| New listings logged | 329 | 350 |
| New contracts | 153 | 138 |
| Price cuts | 275 | 253 |
| Back on market from a contract | 22 | 19 |
Source: Momentum Research, Beaches MLS records, listing change log, October 8 to November 4, 2026. A change is counted when our refresh sees it. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
New contracts slipped about 10 percent while new listings rose about 6 percent, so supply added faster than it was absorbed. Price cuts ran about 1.8 per new contract under $600,000, slightly below the 2.1 for houses at $600,000 and up (494 cuts against 237 contracts). The median cut under $600,000 was $14,000, or 2.8 percent of the prior price, close to the 2.9 percent of the prior two weeks.
Boynton Beach led the latest window with 37 new contracts, ahead of West Palm Beach with 20 and Delray Beach, Lake Worth and Boca Raton with 10 each. Boynton Beach also logged the most new listings under $600,000, 85, and the most price cuts, 62.
What does this mean for buyers and sellers?
For buyers, a house under $400,000 in Palm Beach County faces about two listings for every one already in a contract, so a pre-approval letter and an inspection plan set before touring help. Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach offer the deepest selection at similar median prices. Costs beyond the price matter in this range: our Palm Beach County property tax calculator and Palm Beach County HOA fees by community cover two of the larger ones.
For sellers, the $500,000 to $599,999 band held the most listings under $600,000 and ran 2.6 listings per contract, looser than the bands below it. With new listings outpacing new contracts over the latest two weeks, pricing at the start matters more than a later cut. Month-by-month pace is in our Beaches Market Pulse.
People also ask
How many houses are for sale in Palm Beach County under $600,000?
1,107 single-family houses were listed under $600,000 on November 5, 2026, with 488 more in a contract, about 2.3 listings per contract.
Where are the most houses for sale under $600,000 in Palm Beach County?
By count, Boynton Beach (289 active), West Palm Beach (193) and the Lake Worth mailing city (126) held the most houses listed under $600,000 on November 5, 2026.
Are lower priced houses selling faster in Palm Beach County?
Yes, by this measure. Houses under $400,000 ran 2.0 listings per contract and houses at $2 million and up ran 5.0. Median days on market for active houses was 52 under $400,000 and 72 at $2 million and up.
How big are price cuts on Palm Beach County houses under $600,000?
The median cut from October 22 to November 4, 2026 was $14,000, or 2.8 percent of the prior asking price, across 253 cuts.
Limitations
Figures are a single live map snapshot taken November 5, 2026, plus counts from our listing change log, which records a change when our refresh sees it and can miss quick status changes. New listings logged can include relisted homes. City follows the listing's mailing city. In contract combines pending and under contract. Days on market is the listing's current count and may reset on relisting. Houses only; townhomes, villas and condos are counted separately where noted. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property or transaction.
Sources
- Momentum Research, computed from Beaches MLS records, Palm Beach County (live map snapshot, November 5, 2026; listing change log, October 8 to November 4, 2026). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
Disclosure: Jon Brooks is a co-founder of Momentum Realty, a Florida real estate brokerage that owns and funds Florida Housing Intelligence. Momentum has a financial interest in Florida real estate transactions, including in markets named here. See our editorial standards.
Market statistics in this article are computed from MLS data licensed by Momentum Realty, and are current as of the date shown. Data may be preliminary and subject to revision by its source. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property, transaction, or financial decision, and is not a representation about any specific property, community, builder, or association.
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