Orlando housing market: the numbers
| Month | Typical Orlando home value | Change on prior year |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $371,100 | −1.4% |
| August 2025 | $376,500 | −4.1% |
| August 2024 | $392,700 | +3.5% |
| August 2023 | $379,300 | +1.0% |
| August 2022 | $375,700 | +24.9% |
| August 2021 | $300,700 | +15.8% |
| August 2020 | $259,600 | +5.3% |
| August 2019 | $246,500 | +5.6% |
| August 2018 | $233,400 | +9.7% |
| August 2017 | $212,700 | +10.0% |
| August 2016 | $193,400 | n/a |
Zillow Home Value Index (all homes, smoothed, seasonally adjusted) and Zillow metro market data for the Orlando metro. Metro figures cover the wider region.
What the ten-year trend shows
Orlando values nearly doubled over the decade. Zillow's typical home value went from $193,390 in August 2016 to $371,120 in August 2026, a rise of about 92%. Most of that gain came in two years: values rose 15.8% in the year to August 2021 and another 24.9% in the year to August 2022.
Since then the market has flattened and eased. Growth slowed to 1.0% and 3.5% in the next two years, then turned negative: down 4.1% in the year to August 2025 and down 1.4% in the year to August 2026. The five-year change is still up 23.4%, so an owner who bought in 2021 is likely ahead on paper, while one who bought at the 2024 level may be slightly under it before selling costs.
The pace of decline slowed in the last year. That is not a forecast, but it does mean the price cuts of 2024 and 2025 are not accelerating.
How fast homes sell and how much room there is to negotiate
The metro figures from Zillow for August 2026 describe a balanced to buyer-leaning market:
- Days to pending: an average of 70 days, compared with 71 a year earlier. Homes are not flying off the market, but the pace has stopped slowing.
- Sale-to-list ratio: 97.3%, up slightly from 97.2% a year earlier. On a $395,500 sale, the metro median, that is roughly $10,500 below the final list price on a typical deal.
- Price cuts: 28.0% of listings had a price reduction, down from 29.6% a year earlier. Sellers are still adjusting, but slightly fewer have had to.
- Inventory: 16,599 homes for sale across the metro, 4.2% fewer than a year earlier.
- Median sale price: $395,500, up about 0.6% from $393,333 a year earlier.
For context, Realtor.com's median listing price for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro was $415,000 in August 2026, about $19,500 above the median sale price. Asking prices are still running ahead of what homes actually close at.
Where prices are holding and where they are slipping
The citywide number hides wide differences. Zillow's neighborhood data for August 2026 shows several established central neighborhoods holding value while some lower-priced areas fell sharply.
| Neighborhood (Zillow) | Typical value, Aug 2026 | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Park | $756,267 | +0.3% |
| College Park | $542,526 | +1.3% |
| Lake Eola Heights | $471,078 | +1.5% |
| Lake Nona South | $715,622 | -0.2% |
| Lake Nona Central | $586,269 | -2.4% |
| Hunters Creek | $468,963 | -1.0% |
| Central Business District | $262,738 | -6.6% |
| Metro West | $220,435 | -6.2% |
| Kirkman North | $147,388 | -10.5% |
| Conway | $142,276 | -12.0% |
In this sample the steepest drops are in the lower-priced areas, while College Park, Lake Eola Heights and Baldwin Park are flat to slightly up. Home mix matters too: a neighborhood value blends condos, townhomes and houses. If you are buying or selling a condo, read the Orlando condo guide before relying on the citywide figure. For a ZIP-level view, see Orlando ZIP codes by home value.
What this market means if you are buying
Buyers have some leverage, but it is not unlimited. A 97.3% sale-to-list ratio means most sellers are still getting close to asking, so a very low offer on a well-priced home will usually be countered or ignored.
- Check days on market for the specific home. A listing past the 70-day metro median, or one that has already had a price cut, is where concessions are most likely: seller-paid closing costs, a rate buydown or repairs.
- Price the monthly cost, not just the price. At the 30-year average rate of 7.03% (Freddie Mac, week of September 24, 2026), principal and interest on the $371,120 typical home with 10% down is about $2,229 a month before tax, insurance and any HOA or CDD charge. The Orlando cost of living guide adds those up.
- Compare against new construction. Builder incentives can change the math on a resale purchase. The Orlando new construction guide explains what to ask.
What this market means if you are selling
With nearly three in ten listings taking a price cut, the cost of overpricing is real: a reduction after a few weeks usually means more days on market, not a higher final price.
- Price to recent closed sales, not asking prices. Metro asking prices ran about $19,500 above the median sale price in August 2026.
- Plan for a longer timeline. A 70-day median to pending, plus the time to close, affects when you can buy your next home or stop paying two mortgages.
- Budget for concessions. Buyers may ask for help with closing costs or a rate buydown. Run the numbers with the seller net proceeds calculator and read Florida closing costs.
If speed matters more than price, the guide to selling an Orlando house fast compares the options. For an estimate on your own address, start with the Orlando home value page.
What to watch over the next few months
Three things will move Orlando prices more than anything else: mortgage rates, inventory and insurance costs. Inventory is down 4.2% on a year ago, which would normally support prices if demand holds.
Property tax is another variable. Florida voters decide on Amendment 3 in November 2026, which would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes, and Orange County has published estimates of its local revenue impact. Check the Orange County property tax guide for how it could affect a given home. This page is refreshed monthly with Zillow's latest figures.
Common questions
Are home prices dropping in Orlando?+
Slightly. Zillow's typical home value in Orlando was $371,120 in August 2026, down 1.4% from a year earlier and 5.5% below the August 2024 figure of $392,663. The decline is slower than the 4.1% drop in the year to August 2025. Changes vary widely by neighborhood: Baldwin Park and College Park were flat to up, while Conway and Kirkman North fell more than 10%.
Is Orlando a buyer's or seller's market right now?+
It leans toward buyers. In August 2026 metro Orlando homes took an average of 70 days to go under contract, sold at about 97.3% of list price, and 28.0% of listings had a price cut. Inventory was 4.2% lower than a year earlier, though, so well-priced homes in popular neighborhoods can still sell close to asking.
How long does it take to sell a house in Orlando?+
Across the Orlando metro, the median home took 70 days to go under contract in August 2026, compared with 71 days a year earlier, according to Zillow. Closing usually adds several more weeks after that. Homes priced in line with recent sales tend to move faster than the median, while those that need a price cut usually take longer.
What is the median home price in Orlando?+
It depends on the measure. Zillow's typical home value for the City of Orlando was $371,120 in August 2026. The median sale price across the Orlando metro was $395,500, and Realtor.com's median listing price for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro was $415,000. Listing prices run above sale prices because many homes sell below their asking price.