Florida Cities With the Fastest Growing Home Prices: What Todays Market Is Telling Us

Florida real estate is still heating up, even as national price increases cool. Buyers continue competing for limited inventory statewide, especially in communities where affordability still has a pulse. Stacker, using Zillow data, reveals that many Florida cities have seen home values climb from modest bumps to multimillion-dollar surges.

The typical U.S. home value hit 358,968 dollars in January. Florida cities, however, saw far more dramatic jumps. For new and seasoned real estate professionals, this data highlights where opportunity, movement, and demand are building. And if you are growing your real estate career, Cameron Academy offers licensing and continuing education built to keep you competitive.

A Look Inside the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Florida

This ranking, built from Zillow Home Values Index data, measures dollar change over the 12 months ending January 2026. Stacker reviewed 50 Florida cities, offering a powerful snapshot of accelerating and steady markets.

Below is an interactive look at the cities showing the strongest jumps.

#10 Old Town

Typical home value: 203,338 dollars

1-year change: +9,585 dollars (4.9%)

5-year change: +64,884 dollars (46.9%)

Metro area: Not in a metro area

#7 Surfside

Typical home value: 1,224,798 dollars

1-year change: +11,650 dollars (1.0%)

5-year change: +548,527 dollars (81.1%)

Metro area: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL

#3 Golden Beach

Typical home value: 7,499,177 dollars

1-year change: +603,527 dollars (8.8%)

5-year change: +3,736,680 dollars (99.3%)

Metro area: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL

#1 Lake Buena Vista

Typical home value: 6,088,056 dollars

1-year change: +634,861 dollars (11.6%)

5-year change: Data not available

Metro area: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Why These Numbers Matter for Real Estate Professionals

Sharp price increases signal rising demand, inventory constraints, or rapid investor interest. Whether you specialize in residential sales, investment portfolios, or market advisement, staying ahead of the data makes you more valuable to clients.

Cities like Golden Beach, Jupiter Island, and Lake Buena Vista show nonstop luxury-sector acceleration, while communities such as Old Town and Zolfo Springs highlight remaining affordability pockets.

If you want to earn or upgrade your Florida real estate license, Cameron Academy provides flexible online courses designed for real-world success in any market cycle.

Explore Stacker’s complete list at:

https://stacker.com/stories/florida/cities-fastest-growing-home-prices-florida

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