The typical West Palm Beach home was worth $404,711 in September 2026, up 2.4% in a year and rising 10 months straight, but 3.6% below the 2024 peak.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Figures come from Zillow Research (September 2026 data, published Oct. 16), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (second quarter of 2026) and the U.S. Census Bureau. Updated each month when Zillow publishes new figures.
Updated Oct. 19: Zillow’s September figures show the 10th straight monthly rise and the biggest one-month gain since December 2023. Read our September home values story.
The typical home in West Palm Beach was worth $404,711 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. That is up 2.4% from $395,117 a year earlier, but still 3.6% below the city’s peak of $419,752 in September 2024. The figure blends single-family homes and condos, which matters in a city with a large condo market downtown and along the Intracoastal.
Who to call
- Your home’s assessed value and exemptions: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, 561-355-2866, pbcpao.gov
- Recorded deeds and sale documents: Palm Beach County Clerk’s recording department, 205 N. Dixie Highway, fourth floor, 561-355-2991
- Housing help and city programs: City of West Palm Beach Housing and Community Development
The numbers
| Measure | West Palm Beach | Source and month |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $404,711 | Zillow ZHVI, September 2026 |
| Change in one year | up 2.4% | Zillow ZHVI, September 2025 to September 2026 |
| Peak value | $419,752 | Zillow ZHVI, September 2024 (as revised) |
| Change since January 2020 | up 65% (from $245,027) | Zillow ZHVI |
| Median sale price | $455,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| Median days to pending | 60 days | Zillow, September 2026 (63 a year earlier) |
| Palm Beach County typical value | $475,754, up 2.3% in a year | Zillow County ZHVI, September 2026 |
| Metro price index change | up 3.7% in a year | FHFA all-transactions index, West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach division, second quarter 2026 |
The Zillow Home Value Index is the value of a typical home in the middle third of the market, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a sale price. The median sale price swings more from month to month: in the past year it ranged from $395,000 to $505,000.
The chart: 11 years of values
Values more than doubled from 2015 to 2022. The sharpest jump came between August 2021 and August 2022, when the index rose about 34%. Since then the line has been close to flat, with a dip in 2025.
How West Palm Beach compares
Typical home values in September 2026 in nearby cities, from the same Zillow index:
| City | Typical value | Change in a year |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens | $696,122 | up 4.4% |
| Royal Palm Beach | $488,691 | up 2.2% |
| Riviera Beach | $409,986 | up 1.5% |
| West Palm Beach | $404,711 | up 2.4% |
| Greenacres | $280,329 | down 1.3% |
West Palm Beach sits just below Riviera Beach, about four miles north, and well below Palm Beach Gardens, about eight miles north.
Owners and renters
The Census Bureau’s 2019-2023 American Community Survey put the median value of an owner-occupied home in West Palm Beach at $369,800. Census figures come from owners’ own estimates and lag the market, so they run below Zillow’s. See our population guide for the share of homes that are owned and rented.
What this means for you
- Buyers: prices are rising again after a 2025 dip, and homes are taking about two months to go under contract.
- Sellers: the median sale price has stayed above $430,000 in every month of 2026 so far.
- New owner? File for homestead by March 1 to cap future increases in your assessed value. See property taxes.
- Home values by ZIP code and area: our West Palm Beach neighborhoods guide covers 11 areas.
Related: moving to West Palm Beach, real estate transfers and building permits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in West Palm Beach?
Zillow’s Home Value Index puts the typical West Palm Beach home, single-family and condo combined, at $404,711 in September 2026. The median sale price in July 2026 was $455,000.
Are home prices going down in West Palm Beach?
No. They rose 2.4% in the year to September 2026 and have risen 10 months in a row, but are 3.6% below the city’s peak of $419,752 in September 2024, according to Zillow.
How fast do homes sell in West Palm Beach?
The median listing went under contract in 60 days in September 2026, Zillow data show, against 63 days in September 2025.
Is West Palm Beach cheaper than the rest of Palm Beach County?
Yes. The county’s typical home value was $475,754 in September 2026, about $71,000 above West Palm Beach.
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