Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Polk County, FL real estate market currently shows 6,432 active listings, with 1,832 pending sales. Homes are averaging 75 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 674 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 69 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.3% year-over-year, from $339,450 to $335,000.
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Population: 727,759 · Density: 373.5/mi² · Median household income: $62,101
Typical home value: $200,424 · Homeownership: 70.4%
Lakeland: 33801, 33802, 33803, 33804, 33805, 33806, 33807, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813
Winter Haven: 33880, 33881, 33882, 33883, 33884, 33885, 33888
Davenport: 33836, 33837, 33897
Lake Wales: 33853, 33859, 33898
Alturas: 33820
Auburndale: 33823
Babson Park: 33827
Bradley: 33835
Dundee: 33838
Eagle Lake: 33839
Eaton Park: 33840
Fort Meade: 33841
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.