Markets/Florida/Panama City

Panama City, FL Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Panama City, Florida. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$346,096

-1.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.9%

gross annual

Market Momentum

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Cooling
6.3mo supply · Score -3/7

Migration: Top 7% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.13x

In-migrants avg $71,965 AGI vs out-migrants $63,967

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Panama City are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Panama City Market Summary

Panama City, FL is experiencing a correction with -1.3% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.1x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+1,025 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.91% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score70/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$67,834

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Panama City, FL's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (90/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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