The story of this market
The typical home in LaBelle, Florida sells for about $204,400, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +46.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
LaBelle, Florida
LaBelle is experiencing significant population growth and sharp home value appreciation, driven by its role as a regional agricultural hub and a target for workforce housing. While the market is supply-constrained, the influx of new residents and early-stage development activity suggest a positive trajectory for long-term demand. Investors should note the high cost-burden for renters and the reliance on the agricultural sector for economic stability.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to LaBelle yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.42% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 17.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A central riverfront park in LaBelle that hosts community festivals and provides public access to the Caloosahatchee River.
A local recreational facility offering sports fields and community gathering spaces for residents.
The primary natural amenity for the city, supporting boating, fishing, and scenic views that define the local landscape.
LaBelle is best suited for agricultural workers, families seeking a lower cost of living compared to the coastal Florida metros, and long-term investors focused on the workforce housing deficit.
Schools in LaBelle are served by the Hendry County School District, which provides foundational education for the rural community; performance metrics are generally consistent with regional rural Florida averages.
LaBelle is served by major regional highway corridors that facilitate transit to larger employment hubs in the surrounding counties, with a mean commute time of 35.3 minutes.
LaBelle offers a variety of outdoor amenities centered on the Caloosahatchee River, including Barron Park and Veterans Community Park, which serve as hubs for local community events and riverfront recreation.
The rental market is supply-constrained with minimal new multifamily construction, leading to significant cost-burdening for households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income.
The economy is heavily anchored by the agricultural industry, with a growing need for workforce housing to support the expanding population and service sectors.
Economic momentum is driven by the agricultural sector and recent interest in workforce housing development, though infrastructure expansion remains in early stages to support the city's 16.8% population growth since 2020.
Development activity is currently focused on residential expansion to address the housing supply deficit, with early-stage private capital testing the market for new multifamily projects.
Parcels in LaBelle are subject to Hendry County taxing authorities, including the school district and various municipal service taxing units.
Crime data for LaBelle is not determinable through standardized national reporting, though local law enforcement maintains standard regional coverage for Hendry County.
LaBelle is located in an inland region of Florida, which mitigates direct coastal storm surge risks but leaves the area susceptible to heavy rainfall, flooding from the Caloosahatchee River, and high-wind events during hurricane season.
Property insurance in the region is influenced by Florida's broader market volatility, with premiums reflecting inland flood and wind risk profiles.
The effective property tax rate of 2.08% reflects a blend of municipal, county, and school district levies; exemptions such as the Florida Homestead Exemption are available to primary residents.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.