Located in Palm Beach County
Agriculture is at the heart of Belle Glade, a city more than 16,000 in South Florida founded in the 1920s as an epicenter for growing and processing crops. Today, sugarcane and vegetables are still grown near the town and serve as the lynchpin of the local economy. “It's just a small town, a good place to raise kids,” says Teresa Sullivan, an associate with RE/MAX Prestige Realty.
The heart of the city's agricultural industry is the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, a refinery that harvests 500 acres of sugarcane and produces 350,000 tons of raw sugar daily. Sullivan says sugarcane season lasts from around October to April, and the roads can be filled with trucks delivering the crop. And while the refinery does produce some smells, “for the most part, you don’t really notice it,” says Sullivan.
The median price for homes in Belle Glade is about $312,000, below the state and national median. Ranch-style homes and bungalows are prevalent in the area, while land is also for sale. Sullivan says that new construction is occurring in Belle Glade, but many homes are older and can vary in size and condition.
The Palm Beach County School District serves Belle Glade and has a B-plus rating on Niche. Students can start at Belle Glade Elementary, which earns a C, and then continue on to Lake Shore Middle, which also earns a C. Glades Central Community High School earns a B-minus and offers a robust athletic program with over 20 varsity-level sports. Private schools are also in the city, including Glades Day School, which offers K through 12 programs and has a B-plus rating. Palm Beach State College also has a campus in Belle Glade.
Airport Park has a baseball field, playground and racquetball court. The Lakeshore Civic Center in downtown Belle Glade has a basketball court, gym and swimming pool. Torry Island has a campground and marina and is a popular spot for birdwatching and fishing on Lake Okeechobee. To the east of Torry Island is the Belle Glade Municipal Golf Course, an 18-hole layout designed by PGA legend Gary Player. In downtown, the Lawrence E. Will museum highlights the area’s local history and features exhibits on agriculture and famous football players from the region.
Dining and shopping options here are clustered downtown, primarily along Main Street and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. The Banyan Tree Breakfast Bar has breakfast and lunch items. Martin’s Tacos has served Mexican street food in Belle Glade since 2009. Downtown Belle Glade has several small clothing and jewelry stores, but grocery stores like Winn Dixie and Bowling Supermarket are on Main Street. The Lakeside Medical Center has an emergency room to the north of downtown.
Palm Tran runs a local bus service, connecting Belle Glade to other areas along Lake Okeechobee. Route 98 connects the city to West Palm Beach to the east. The closest airport is Palm Beach International, over 40 miles east. Residents must also be mindful of hurricanes, as South Florida was impacted by several storms in 2024.
Crime statistics for Belle Glade were not readily available.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Leonard Neal
Reliant Realty ERA Powered
(561) 413-9487
30 Total Sales
1 in Belle Glade
$210,000 Price
Beatriz Morejon
Highlight Realty Corp/LW
(844) 243-7092
17 Total Sales
1 in Belle Glade
$300,000 Price
William Maltbie
MALTBIE REALTY GROUP
(561) 408-4581
1,556 Total Sales
4 in Belle Glade
$311K - $385K Price Range
Bird John Calixte
Home Free Today Realty
(561) 944-3275
115 Total Sales
1 in Belle Glade
$155,000 Price
Lazaro Jordan
Jordan Realty
(844) 963-2834
26 Total Sales
2 in Belle Glade
$275K - $350K Price Range
Luscetta Plunkett
Plunkett Realty LLC
(239) 363-6349
97 Total Sales
1 in Belle Glade
$240,000 Price
On average, homes in Belle Glade, FL sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Belle Glade, FL over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$359,499
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Median Sale Price
$330,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$327,450
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$352,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$210,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
39
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
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Number of Homes
2,259
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Number of Homes for Sale
9
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Median Year Built
1964
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Months of Supply
2.80
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,712
Below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,606
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,444
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
886
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,929
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$1,295 - $1,895 per month
$1,000 - $2,400 per month
$1,050 - $1,100 per month
$1,050 - $1,100 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
14
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Median Rent
$1,100
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,800
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,100
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,100
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Median Condo Rent
$888
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$950
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Total Population
16,940
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Median Age
35
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Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$34,196
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$52,040
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High School Graduates
64.2%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
10.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3%
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% Population in Labor Force
54.8%
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Annual Precipitation
62''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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