Polk County, FL home prices

Polk County, FL: the typical home is worth $298,816 as of 2026-05, down -3.2% over the past year and +224.9% since 2000. Listings run about $187/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $33,050 → 2026: $298,816 (9.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $298,816, homes in Polk County sit 3% below the Florida median ($309,004) and 28% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #37 of 67 Florida counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.2% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 77 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,475/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,849/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Hardee County, FL ($242,544) · Osceola County, FL ($363,216) · Hillsborough County, FL ($379,631) · Orange County, FL ($405,720) · Highlands County, FL ($236,074) · De Soto County, FL ($252,156)