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Florida is one of the most active new-construction markets in the country, with builders active across 5 major metro areas: Miami, Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville, Sarasota. Current new-home pricing across these markets ranges from $320,000 to $620,000. Explore each metro below for local market data, builder incentives, and current pricing, and connect with a licensed professional for quick move-in availability.

At a glance

Florida market snapshot

New-Home Price Range

$320,000 to $620,000

Typical Market Trend

Warming

Metro Areas Covered

Why Florida

What makes Florida different

Miami, Florida

Miami is the undisputed international real estate capital of the southeastern United States, with over 60 percent of luxury condo buyers coming from outside the U.S. — primarily from Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East — creating a permanently internationalized housing market unlike any other in the country. New construction condos dominate the Miami core, while single-family suburban communities in Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Homestead offer more accessible price points from $450,000 to $700,000. Draws buyers for international gateway to Americas and Latin American capital of U.S. and no state income tax and luxury real estate market and finance and tech migration from New York. Major employers include American Airlines global hub at Miami International Airport employing over 15,000 and Carnival Cruise Line global headquarters and University of Miami health system and Baptist Health South Florida. Miami-Dade County Public Schools fourth-largest school district in U.S. with significant variation in performance and top-rated magnet programs, driving demand in specific zip codes.

Tampa Bay, Florida

Tampa Bay has undergone one of the most significant reputational transformations of any major Florida metro, attracting remote workers, financial firms, and healthcare investment that has compressed available inventory. New construction is most active in Pasco County and southern Hillsborough County, with homes from $300,000 to $520,000 in rapidly developing suburban communities. Draws buyers for no state income tax and MacDill Air Force Base employment and growing financial services sector and Gulf Coast lifestyle and affordability relative to South Florida. Major employers include Raymond James Financial headquarters in St. Petersburg and TECO Energy in Tampa, BayCare Health System, and MacDill Air Force Base employing over 15,000 military and civilian personnel. Pasco County Schools serve rapidly growing Wesley Chapel corridor while Hillsborough County Schools covers core Tampa Bay market with over 230,000 students.

Orlando, Florida

Lake Nona's Medical City transformed Orlando's southeast quadrant into one of the most ambitious planned communities in the U.S., combining medical research and tech campuses with residential neighborhoods, attracting VA Medical Center and UCF College of Medicine investment. New construction is extremely active in Osceola County, Lake County, and the Lake Nona corridor, with homes from $330,000 to $580,000 in growing communities. Draws buyers for theme park economy and aerospace and defense growth in Lake Nona and no state income tax and tourism-driven short-term rental market and international appeal. Major employers include Walt Disney World employing over 75,000 and Universal Studios and AdventHealth system and Lockheed Martin simulation training center in Lake Nona and Siemens energy campus. Orange County Public Schools and Seminole County Public Schools serve metro with Seminole County consistently ranking as one of Florida top-performing districts.

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is the most affordable major metro in Florida, combining no state income tax, a top-20 Navy installation presence, and a growing financial-technology sector with proximity to Georgia, making it a consistent top-10 relocation destination. New construction is concentrated in St. Johns County and Nassau County, with homes from $290,000 to $520,000 in rapidly developing suburbs. Draws buyers for no state income tax and massive Navy presence and financial services hub and most affordable major Florida metro and Atlantic Coast access. Major employers include Naval Station Mayport, NAS Jacksonville, and Bank of America operations center and FIS Global headquarters and Fidelity National Financial and Mayo Clinic Florida campus. St. Johns County Schools consistently ranks as Florida top-performing school district making Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine most sought-after family markets.

Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota-Manatee is one of the premier retirement and lifestyle relocation destinations in the United States, with Lakewood Ranch — the best-selling master-planned community in the country for multiple consecutive years — anchoring enormous new-construction activity across an area known for Gulf Coast beaches, arts institutions, and a sophisticated dining and cultural scene. New construction is dominated by Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County and the expanding North Port and Venice corridors in Sarasota County, with homes from $380,000 to $700,000 and above. Draws buyers for retirement and lifestyle market and no state income tax and arts and cultural scene and Gulf Coast beaches and Lakewood Ranch master-planned community. Major employers include Sarasota Memorial Hospital regional medical center and Sun Hydraulics and PGT Innovations and tourism and hospitality industry and arts organizations including Sarasota Ballet and Ringling Museum drive diverse employment. Sarasota County Schools consistently ranks as one of Florida top-performing large school districts which combined with area cultural amenities and Lakewood Ranch community programming creates demand from younger families alongside dominant retiree buyer population.

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Common questions

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Miami: Is Miami a good place to buy a home?

Miami offers no Florida income tax and globally recognized real estate market and strong international demand supporting long-term values, though prices among highest in Southeast.

Miami: What is the median home price in Miami?

The median home price in Miami is approximately $620,000 with luxury condos reaching millions and more affordable single-family options in Homestead and west Miami-Dade.

Miami: Which Miami areas have the most new construction?

Homestead and west Kendall, Doral, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines lead Miami metro in new single-family construction with more accessible prices than coastal luxury.

Miami: Is Miami good for real estate investors?

Miami offers strong short-term rental demand from international tourism and consistent long-term appreciation from land scarcity and persistent international buyer demand.

Miami: What is driving Miami housing demand?

International buyer demand from Latin America and Europe and domestic migration from high-tax states and Miami global city status drive sustained demand.

Tampa Bay: Is Tampa a good place to buy a home?

Tampa offers no Florida income tax and growing financial and healthcare employment and active new construction and Gulf Coast lifestyle access.

Tampa Bay: What is the median home price in Tampa?

The median home price in Tampa is approximately $380,000 with new construction in Pasco and southern Hillsborough from low $300,000s.

Tampa Bay: Which Tampa suburbs have the most new construction?

Wesley Chapel, Land O Lakes, Riverview, Wimauma, and Zephyrhills lead Tampa Bay area in new home activity.

Tampa Bay: Is Tampa good for real estate investors?

Tampa military base presence and growing financial services sector and Gulf Coast short-term rental appeal create diverse investment opportunities.

Tampa Bay: What is driving Tampa population growth?

MacDill Air Force Base and Raymond James and financial growth and healthcare expansion and no state income tax and migration drive Tampa growth.

Orlando: Is Orlando a good place to buy a home?

Orlando offers no Florida income tax and strong tourism and aerospace employment and active new construction and short-term rental potential.

Orlando: What is the median home price in Orlando?

The median home price in Orlando is approximately $390,000 with new construction in Osceola and Lake counties from low to mid $300,000s.

Orlando: Which Orlando suburbs have the most new construction?

St. Cloud, Kissimmee, Clermont, Minneola, and Apopka lead Orlando in new home activity with national builders operating multiple communities.

Orlando: Is Orlando good for real estate investors?

Orlando short-term rental market near theme parks combined with long-term rental demand from healthcare and aerospace workers makes it strong investor market.

Orlando: What is driving Orlando population growth?

Theme park employment and Lake Nona Medical City development and no state income tax and international buyer demand drive Orlando growth.

Jacksonville: Is Jacksonville a good place to buy a home?

Jacksonville offers no Florida income tax and most affordable prices among major Florida metros and St. Johns County top schools and active new construction.

Jacksonville: What is the median home price in Jacksonville?

The median home price in Jacksonville is approximately $320,000 with St. Johns County commanding higher prices and Duval County more affordable.

Jacksonville: Which Jacksonville suburbs have the most new construction?

Nocatee, St. Augustine, Yulee, and Fernandina Beach lead Jacksonville metro in new home activity with St. Johns County most active.

Jacksonville: Is Jacksonville good for real estate investors?

Jacksonville military base presence and financial services employment and affordability support consistent long-term rental demand across submarkets.

Jacksonville: What is driving Jacksonville population growth?

Naval installations and FIS Global and financial technology employment and no state income tax and affordability relative to other Florida metros drive growth.

Sarasota: Is Sarasota a good place to buy a home?

Sarasota offers no Florida income tax and Lakewood Ranch master-planned community and Gulf Coast beaches and arts and cultural amenities.

Sarasota: What is the median home price in Sarasota?

The median home price in Sarasota is approximately $450,000 with Lakewood Ranch communities from mid $400,000s to well above $1 million.

Sarasota: Which Sarasota areas have the most new construction?

Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County, North Port, and Venice in Sarasota County lead metro in new home activity.

Sarasota: Is Sarasota good for real estate investors?

Sarasota offers strong seasonal rental demand from Canadian and Northern U.S. visitors and consistent long-term appreciation from land scarcity.

Sarasota: What is driving Sarasota housing demand?

Retiree and lifestyle migration from Northeast, Midwest, and Lakewood Ranch master-planned community and Sarasota arts scene and warm climate drive demand.

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