The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33440 sells for about $260,000, or $206 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $927 a month.
ZIP 33440 — Clewiston
The 33440 housing market is currently balanced with a median sale price of $260,000 and moderate inventory levels. Growth is supported by steady demand and a relatively affordable cost of living compared to the broader Florida market. While sales volume remains modest, the market shows stability with consistent year-over-year price appreciation.
This ZIP fits family buyers and those seeking a tranquil, quiet environment with a lower cost of living compared to coastal Florida markets.
Median prices moved up 11.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.4% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 24.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 33440
Educational opportunities are described as plentiful with both public and private primary and secondary schools accessible from most properties.
The area is subject to standard Florida wind and flood risk profiles; specific insurance-climate posture is not determinable.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and regional services, with steady development activity in the Clewiston area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
The area features low traffic noise and bicycle-friendly terrain, supporting easy local mobility.
The area offers access to local parks, restaurants, and pharmacies, with proximity to Lake Okeechobee providing regional outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of owner-occupied and investor-held properties, with approximately 48% of parcels being non-owner-occupied.
The economy is heavily influenced by the agricultural sector, particularly sugar production, alongside local government and service industries.
The area is served by regional highway corridors connecting to the broader South Florida region.
Development is focused on residential infill and supporting infrastructure for the growing community.
The Hendry County Property Appraiser manages assessments based on market value, subject to Florida's Save Our Homes cap.
Parcels are subject to Hendry County school and municipal tax districts, with specific utility and water management district assessments.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by statewide windstorm risk and market-wide volatility.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 33440 profile.
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.
- Hendry County Motorsports Park4.710.9 mi
- Sugar Express4.712.8 mi
- Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area4.610.9 mi
- BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI4.619.4 mi
- Vitambi Springs Resort4.79.2 mi
- Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area4.610.9 mi
- Roland Martin Marina & Resort4.314 mi
- The Glades RV Resort, Golf and Marina4.515.3 mi
- Clewiston Golf Course4.212 mi
- CLEWISTON TOWN CENTER4.312.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional landmark providing fishing and outdoor recreation.
Local green spaces serving the residential community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2026) (within 12.5%).