Is Polk City, FL 33868 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Polk City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Polk City, FL 33868 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 80 days and there were 7.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $314,864. Overall, Polk City is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Polk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Polk City ranks #658 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 9 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at River Ranch 33867 (0% sold over asking) or Lakeland 33812 (2% sold over asking), while Eagle Lake 33839 (31% sold over asking) and Lake Wales 33853 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.