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Belle glade, FL

Belle glade, FL.

Population: 19,796 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Belle glade, FL is $289,755 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 64.5 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,755

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

64.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$289,755
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+42.1%
10-year appreciation
+121.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$289,755
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$290,000
Median list price
$340,000
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
-10.1%
Median days on market
64.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$830/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Schools include
GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL, GOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GLADE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PIONEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
345
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,101

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Cypress National Preserve (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Duda Airstrip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LAKESIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
39.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,476
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
46.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
597,503
Average weekly wage
$1,434
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,804

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Belle gladeState medianUS median
Median home value$289,755$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$290,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market65 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,476$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Belle glade, FL?
$289,755.
What is the median sale price in Belle glade, FL?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Belle glade, FL?
Median days on market: 64.5 days.
What is typical rent in Belle glade, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,050/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Belle glade, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought.
Is Belle glade, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Belle glade, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belle glade, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belle glade, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Belle glade, FL?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Belle glade, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Belle glade, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Belle glade, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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