Palm Beach County Single-Family Homes Market Update – July 2026

Palm Beach County Single-Family Homes Real Estate Statistics – July 2026

Palm Beach County’s single-family home market remained highly competitive in July, with home prices climbing, sales activity increasing, and the supply of available homes continuing to shrink. Buyers are still entering the market in significant numbers, while fewer homes for sale are helping maintain strong conditions for sellers.

The standout trend this month is the combination of an 8% increase in the median sale price and a 23% drop in active inventory. With just 3.7 months of supply available, Palm Beach County’s single-family home market continues to favor sellers.

Let’s take a closer look.

Market Breakdown – July 2026 vs. July 2025

Median Sale Price: $660,090

📈 Up 8% year-over-year

The median sale price increased significantly compared to last July, demonstrating continued demand for single-family homes throughout Palm Beach County. Limited inventory is helping support values even as buyers remain selective about the homes they purchase.

Closed Sales: 1,336 homes

📈 Up 13% year-over-year

More single-family homes sold this July than during the same month last year. This double-digit increase in completed transactions shows that buyers remain active despite higher home prices.

Active Inventory: 4,590 homes

🔻 Down 23% year-over-year

Inventory remains one of the biggest stories in Palm Beach County. There were nearly one-quarter fewer single-family homes available for sale than a year ago, giving buyers fewer choices and increasing competition for desirable properties.

Pending Sales: 1,264 contracts

📈 Up 5% year-over-year

Pending sales also increased, indicating that buyer demand remains healthy and providing a positive signal for future closing activity.

Months of Inventory: 3.7 months

🔻 Down 33% year-over-year

The supply of single-family homes has tightened considerably. With only 3.7 months of inventory available, Palm Beach County remains firmly in seller-favored territory.

Days on Market: 41 days

🔻 Down 11% year-over-year

Homes are selling faster than they were last July. With inventory limited and buyer activity remaining strong, well-priced properties are attracting attention more quickly.

New Listings: 1,433 homes

🔻 Down 5% year-over-year

Fewer new single-family homes entered the market compared to last year. This is making it difficult for supply to rebuild and contributing to the continued decline in overall inventory.

What This Means for You

Buyers

Palm Beach County remains a competitive market for single-family home buyers. With inventory down sharply and homes selling faster, being financially prepared and ready to act when the right property becomes available is increasingly important.

That doesn’t mean every home will command immediate offers. Buyers should still carefully consider pricing, condition, location, and comparable sales before making a decision.

Sellers

July’s numbers provide plenty of encouraging news for sellers. Prices are higher, sales have increased, inventory is substantially lower, and homes are selling faster than they were a year ago.

With fewer competing properties available, sellers who price and market their homes effectively are entering the market from a strong position.

Investors

Palm Beach County continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals for long-term real estate investors. Rising prices, limited supply, and continued buyer activity all reinforce the desirability of single-family homes throughout the county.

Final Thoughts

July’s statistics point to a Palm Beach County single-family home market that remains remarkably resilient. Prices rose 8%, closed sales increased 13%, and active inventory fell 23% compared to last year.

Perhaps most importantly, months of inventory dropped by a third to just 3.7 months. Combined with homes selling faster and fewer new listings entering the market, supply remains a defining factor in current market conditions.

As we move into the second half of 2026, Palm Beach County continues to offer a competitive environment for buyers and favorable conditions for sellers, with strong demand for single-family homes across the county.

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