Vero Beach
Balanced market with the widest range of homes, from island estates to mainland starter homes.
Treasure Coast Housing Market:
City by City Comparison
Updated: October 2026
Source: RPR, September 2026. Single family homes.
The Treasure Coast isn't one market. Prices, speed, and who has the edge change a lot from city to city. Here's how they compare.
All eight cities side by side
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| Fort Pierce | $325,000 | 701 | 54 days | 6.8 months | Buyer's market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobe Sound | $562,500 | 93 | 36 days | 2.9 months | Seller's market |
| Jensen Beach | $460,000 | 87 | 22 days | 4.1 months | Balanced |
| Palm City | $734,500 | 188 | 55 days | 3.7 months | Seller's market |
| Port St. Lucie | $417,500 | 1,742 | 53 days | 4.2 months | Balanced |
| Sebastian | $354,500 | 211 | 42 days | 3.0 months | Seller's market |
| Stuart | $587,400 | 272 | 37 days | 3.4 months | Seller's market |
| Vero Beach | $379,000 | 1,445 | 63 days | 4.2 months | Balanced |
Market type comes from months of inventory: under 4 months favors sellers, 4 to 6 months is balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers.
Months of inventory, lowest to highest
Fewer months of inventory means sellers hold more of the advantage. More months means buyers have more choice and more time.
- Hobe Sound2.9
- Sebastian3.0
- Stuart3.4
- Palm City3.7
- Jensen Beach4.1
- Vero Beach4.2
- Port St. Lucie4.2
- Fort Pierce6.8
Seller's market: Under 4 monthsBalanced: 4 to 6 monthsBuyer's market: Over 6 months
Our take on each city
What the numbers mean if you are buying or selling there.
Sebastian
Seller's market with prices below most of the coast. Good homes go quickly.
Port St. Lucie
The biggest market on the coast, with the most choices. Balanced conditions.
Fort Pierce
Most affordable city on the list and the only buyer's market. Buyers have room to negotiate.
Stuart
Higher prices and steady demand. Well-priced homes sell in about five weeks.
Jensen Beach
The fastest market on the list. Small inventory, so be ready to move.
Palm City
Highest median price on the coast, with larger homes and a seller's edge.
Hobe Sound
Tightest inventory on the coast. Sellers have the advantage.
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