Miami Housing Market

The median home sale price in Miami increased 2.7% in January compared to the same month last year, which ranks among the top-performing major metros nationally.

Miami home prices rise in January, reversing late-2025 declines

Miami’s median home sale price rose 2.7% year-over-year in January to $570,000, ending two consecutive months of annual price declines and marking a modest return to growth. Even so, January posted one of Miami’s slowest appreciation rates in recent years, highlighting a continued cooling from the rapid gains earlier in the decade. Over five years, Miami’s median price has climbed 52%, far outpacing national growth of 29% over the same period.

Price performance varied by home type

Detached home prices climbed 3.7% year-over-year to $700,000 and have increased 51% over the past five years. Attached home prices rose 0.9% to $469,000, with five‑year appreciation totaling 53.6%. Condo prices saw the strongest annual gain, rising 5.9% to $405,000, a notable turnaround after declining in 7 of 12 months last year. Condo prices are up 48.6% over the past five years.

Miami's prices are among the highest nationally

Miami’s median price of $570,000 ranks 9th among the top 40 markets nationally and sits 52% above the national median. Miami’s median detached price is 85% higher than the U.S. median, attached homes are 27% higher, and condos are about 11% more expensive than their national counterparts. Still, Miami's median home price remains 35% to 60% below more expensive coastal metros like New York and the Bay Area.


A grid-style infographic showing Miami’s January 2026 median sale price of $570,000, a 2.7% annual increase year over year. It also displays the U.S. median price of $374,900 and 1.3% annual growth. Rankings show Miami is 9th in median sale price, 10th in annual percent change, and 8th in annual dollar change.
Miami’s January price gains outpaced the national average and ranked among the top major U.S. markets.


Column chart displaying Miami’s monthly median home sale prices from 2018 through early 2026. Prices show a consistent long-term upward trend, with some softening in late 2025 before leveling out in early 2026.
Miami's median sales price of $570,000 in January 2026 is 2.7% higher year over year.


Line chart tracking Miami’s monthly year-over-year change in home sale prices from 2018 to 2026. Dollar gains rise sharply in 2021, peaking near $80,000, then fluctuate downward through 2023–2025 before dipping negative in late 2025 and rebounding slightly in early 2026.
After several years of large annual price gains, Miami’s price growth has cooled considerably but shows early signs of stabilizing.


Area chart showing Miami’s yearly percent change in home sale prices from 2018 to 2026. Growth accelerates sharply between 2020 and 2022, then declines steadily, with slight negative dips in mid-to-late 2025 before turning positive in early 2026.
Miami’s price appreciation has cooled from its pandemic-era peak.


Bar chart showing Miami’s January median sale price from 2018 to 2026, rising from $280,000 in 2018 to $570,000 in 2026. Steady increases are shown throughout, with the largest jumps occurring between 2020 and 2022.
Miami’s January sale prices have climbed steadily over the past decade, more than doubling since 2018.


Bar chart showing Miami’s percent change in January sale prices from 2018 to 2026. Appreciation peaks at 21.0% in 2021, moderates through 2022–2024, and reaches 2.7% in January 2026—one of the lowest January gains in the period.
Miami's January median price growth of 2.7% was the lowest for the month since 2019.


Bar chart ranking major U.S. metros by January 2026 median sale price. Miami ranks in the top 10 at $570,000, below coastal high-priced markets like San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, but above most Sun Belt metros.
Miami's median price of $570,000 in January 2026 ranks 9th-highest among the 40 largest U.S. markets, but it remains 35% to 60% below the prices in the more expensive coastal metros.


Bar chart ranking 40 major U.S. metros by annual percent change in January 2026 median sale prices. Midwest markets lead; Miami ranks 10th at 2.7% and led the Sun Belt markets.
Miami's 2.7% median price gain in January outpaced the national average and its Sun Belt peers, many of which recorded flat or negative price gains.


A grid chart showing January 2026 median prices and annual growth by home type in Miami: detached homes at $700,000 with 3.7% growth, attached homes at $469,000 with 0.9% growth, and condos at $405,000 with 5.9% growth.
Condos led Miami’s annual price gains, though seasonality may be a factor, while attached homes saw only modest improvement.


Side-by-side bar charts comparing January 2026 median prices and annual growth rates by home type. Detached homes lead in price at $700,000 with 3.7% growth; attached homes show $469,000 with 0.9%; condos are $405,000 with 5.9% growth.
Price growth varied widely across segments, with condos posting the strongest rebound relative to last year.


For questions and commentary about this report:

Chris Montgomery, Senior Market Analyst at CoStar and Homes.com, based in Miami, is available for interviews to provide expert insights on this data and the broader residential real estate market.

Chris Montgomery

Senior Market Analyst

Homes.com

cmontgomery@costar.com

Homes.com releases preliminary figures on housing trends on a monthly basis. Although these numbers may change slightly once all home sales are accounted for, they provide an early indication of home sale price appreciation in Miami during January 2026.

Definition of Sale Prices

Median home price is the midpoint sale price of homes closed during each month. This data includes homes that are detached, attached, and condominiums. Detached homes are single-family units. Attached homes are townhomes, rowhouses, and duplexes. The condominium classification includes co-ops.

For most markets, geographical coverage consists of the Census-defined Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Data for San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York is at the Metropolitan Division level.

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Chris Montgomery

Chris Montgomery is a Senior Market Analyst for CoStar and Homes.com, covering South Florida markets including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Port St. Lucie. He delivers data‑driven insights into trends shaping the region’s residential and commercial real estate market conditions, alongside the broader demographic and economic drivers. Previously, Chris was a Senior Consultant at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, where he supported developers and investors on due diligence of more than 120 residential and mixed-use projects across the Southeast. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University’s MJ Neeley School of Business.

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