The median listing price in the Wildwood-The Villages metro area was $389K in September 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier (Realtor.com). 593 homes were listed for sale, down 7.7% year over year, with a median of 59 days on market. The metro area covers Sumter County, with 137,536 residents and a median household income of $73,297 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023).
Housing Market (September 2026)
| Median listing price | $389K | #10 of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Listing price change (YoY) | +4.4% | |
| Active listings | 593 | #23 of 28 |
| Inventory change (YoY) | -7.7% | |
| Median days on market | 59 | |
| Listings with a price cut | 20.8% | |
| Listing price per sq ft | $251 | #7 of 28 |
Source: Realtor.com® Economic Research (realtor.com/research/data).
People and Affordability
| Population | 137,536 | #21 of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,297 | #10 of 28 |
| Median home value (owner-reported) | $356K | |
| Median gross rent | $1,225 | |
| Price-to-income ratio | 4.86× |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
Economy, Development and Banking
Totals across the 1 county in the metro area.
| Total employment (2025) | 41,918 | |
|---|---|---|
| Permitted housing units, YTD (through August 2026) | 2,866 | |
| Banks headquartered here | 0 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (QCEW); U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey; FDIC BankFind Suite.
Florida foreclosure rates
- 1 in 2,397 Florida housing units had a foreclosure filing in August 2026, the #3 highest state rate (4,278 filings).
- For the first half of 2026, Florida had the #1 state rate: 0.27% of housing units.
- Florida metros in the national top 10: Punta Gorda (#1), Lakeland (#2), Cape Coral (#6), Jacksonville (#8), Ocala (#10).
Source: ATTOM, foreclosure rates by state (August 2026, published September 18, 2026) and mid-year 2026 report. Updated monthly.
Counties in the Wildwood-The Villages metro area
| County | Population | Median list price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | 137,536 | $389K | +4.4% | 59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median listing price in the Wildwood-The Villages area?
$389K in September 2026, according to Realtor.com Economic Research, +4.4% versus a year earlier.
Which counties are in the Wildwood-The Villages metro area?
Sumter County, under the federal (OMB) core-based statistical area definition.
How affordable is the Wildwood-The Villages area?
The ACS median home value is $356K against a median household income of $73,297, a price-to-income ratio of 4.86×.
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