Markets/Florida/Okeechobee

Okeechobee, FL Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Okeechobee, Florida. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$291,210

+0.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.7%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.7% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Cold
7.2mo supply ยท Score -4/7

Net migration: Top 17% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.08x

In-migrants avg $53,986 AGI vs out-migrants $49,751

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Okeechobee are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Okeechobee Market Summary

Okeechobee, FL is in a stabilization phase with 0.7% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.57x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+272 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.66% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score63/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$52,288

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.4%
Base Case+0.7%
Bull Case+1.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Okeechobee, FL's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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