Orlando Real Estate Market Update: Low Sales, Strong Prices, and What It Means for 2025
The latest Orlando real estate data tells a story that may surprise you. While headlines often focus on higher interest rates and slowing activity, the numbers reveal a market that has absorbed the interest rate shock remarkably well — especially when it comes to home prices.
Here are the three key takeaways from the most recent Orlando housing market chart.
1. Orlando Home Sales Are at a Historic Low
Total home sales in the Orlando area finished the year at approximately 26,700 transactions, marking the lowest sales volume since 2009. To put that into perspective, the last time Orlando saw this few sales, the average home price was around $130,000.
Today’s slowdown is fundamentally different. This is not a distressed market driven by oversupply or falling prices. Instead, it reflects a market adjusting to higher mortgage rates and affordability constraints, not a lack of demand.
2. Median and Average Home Prices Are Holding Firm
Despite the sharp rise in interest rates over the past two years, Orlando home prices have remained resilient. The median home price is holding near $385,000, while the average sale price is approximately $484,000.
This price stability is one of the clearest indicators of Orlando’s long-term strength. In many markets, rate increases lead to price declines. In Orlando, the adjustment has happened through lower transaction volume, not falling values — a sign of strong underlying demand and limited forced selling.
3. Orlando’s Market Is Adjusting Through Volume, Not Price
What we’re seeing is a more selective, strategic real estate market. Sellers are largely holding their pricing expectations, and buyers who are active are making intentional, well-planned decisions. This dynamic has allowed Orlando to weather the interest rate reset better than many U.S. markets.
For homeowners, this means equity has remained largely intact. For buyers, it means opportunities exist — but success depends heavily on timing, negotiation, and local market expertise.
Bottom Line
The Orlando real estate market in 2025 is defined by low sales activity and resilient pricing. While transaction volume is historically low, home values tell a very different story — one of stability, confidence, and long-term demand.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Orlando, understanding these trends is essential. A thoughtful strategy matters more now than at any point in the last decade.
Source: Stellar MLS, Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association