Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 416,020 ↑ 4.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $75,792 2% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $359,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 21.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 162 transactions |
| Active Listings | 199 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 154 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $67,000 |
| Recent Sales | 101 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 154 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 17.55 acres |
| Active Listings | 70 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4.90 | $1,250,000 | $255,102 | 120 Bayshore Dr #3 | Terra Ceia |
| Mar 2026 | 184.00 | $1,250,000 | $6,793 | 73rd Ave E | Myakka City |
| Feb 2026 | 5.01 | $310,000 | $61,839 | Bunker Hill Rd Parcel F | Parrish |
| Feb 2026 | 45.00 | $600,000 | $13,333 | 15655 Sugar Bowl Rd | Myakka City |
| Feb 2026 | 1.16 | $1,450,000 | $1,250,015 | 20903 Parkstone Ter | Lakewood Ranch |
| Feb 2026 | 1.16 | $1,450,000 | $1,244,742 | 20903 Parkstone Ter Lot 67 | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 3.86 | $361,516 | $93,570 | 85 Eastern Ave | Palmetto |
| Feb 2026 | 9.20 | $405,000 | $44,022 | 4915 County Road 675 | Myakka City |
| Feb 2026 | 28.18 | $784,009 | $27,818 | 5108 124th Ave E | Parrish |
| Feb 2026 | 5.05 | $410,000 | $81,236 | 75th Ave E | Myakka City |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4.77 | $402,082 | $84,223 | 36TH E St | Palmetto |
| Feb 2026 | 5.10 | $250,000 | $49,048 | 11041 Revell Rd | Duette |
| Feb 2026 | 10.80 | $5,000,000 | $462,963 | 5605 Red Rooster Rd | Parrish |
| Jan 2026 | 1.26 | $3,752,400 | $2,978,074 | 1708 Pope Rd | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $450,000 | $225,000 | 7907 Brower Dr | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 238.51 | $3,700,000 | $15,513 | 46020 E State Route 70 | Myakka City |
| Jan 2026 | 6.00 | $400,000 | $66,667 | 16406 Coker Gully Rd | Myakka City |
| Jan 2026 | 5.23 | $202,000 | $38,594 | 3405 411th St E | Myakka City |
| Jan 2026 | 5.17 | $189,999 | $36,750 | 39905 11th Ave E | Myakka City |
| Jan 2026 | 1.31 | $1,000,000 | $766,225 | 6755 33rd St E | Sarasota |
| Jan 2026 | 6.30 | $275,000 | $43,651 | 9780 Wauchula Rd | Myakka City |
| Jan 2026 | 99.70 | $1,220,000 | $12,237 | 15630 State Road 62 #2 | Parrish |
| Jan 2026 | 5.00 | $1,220,000 | $244,000 | 15640 State Road 62 #2 | Parrish |
| Dec 2025 | 5.05 | $145,000 | $28,713 | 13950 Sugar Bowl Rd | Myakka City |
| Dec 2025 | 9.42 | $1,250,000 | $132,710 | 7010 215th St E | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $196,000 | $195,414 | 22125 26th Ave E Lot 1 | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 5.03 | $220,000 | $43,758 | Keen Cemetery Rd | Parrish |
| Dec 2025 | 82.00 | $1,200,000 | $14,634 | 14201 Saffold Rd | Wimauma |
| Dec 2025 | 1.10 | $120,000 | $109,389 | 84th Ave E Lot 91 | Myakka City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $335,000 | $67,000 | 3711 222nd St E | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $335,000 | $67,000 | 3705 222nd St E #22A | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 4.79 | $2,100,000 | $438,038 | 9001 Town Center Pkwy | Lakewood Ranch |
| Dec 2025 | 5.01 | $250,000 | $49,900 | Singletary Rd | Myakka City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.01 | $250,000 | $49,900 | Singletary Rd | Myakka City |
| Dec 2025 | 11.98 | $1,022,485 | $85,364 | 14544 Arbor Green Trl | Lakewood Ranch |
| Nov 2025 | 93.48 | $280,440 | $3,000 | 73rd Ave E | Myakka City |
| Nov 2025 | 5.22 | $522,000 | $100,000 | Betts Rd | Myakka City |
| Nov 2025 | 5.91 | $85,000 | $14,382 | 42520 Clay Gully Rd | Myakka City |
| Nov 2025 | 6.24 | $370,000 | $59,304 | 25710 69th Ave E | Myakka City |
| Nov 2025 | 6.90 | $263,000 | $38,127 | 40120 20th Pl E | Myakka City |
| Nov 2025 | 6.24 | $370,000 | $59,304 | 25710 69th Ave E #33 | Myakka City |
| Nov 2025 | 5.00 | $640,000 | $128,000 | 157 Upper Manatee River Rd NE | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 1.51 | $1,000,000 | $661,815 | 2305 20th St E | Palmetto |
| Nov 2025 | 1.44 | $4,995,000 | $3,476,476 | 4225 Solutions Ln | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 5.41 | $175,000 | $32,365 | 41005 11th Ave E | Myakka City |
| Oct 2025 | 2.06 | $150,000 | $72,939 | Upper Manatee River Rd | Bradenton |
| Oct 2025 | 58.68 | $400,800 | $6,830 | 3503 37th St E | Palmetto |
| Oct 2025 | 6.15 | $230,000 | $37,398 | 4970 Wauchula Rd | Myakka City |
| Oct 2025 | 6.72 | $335,000 | $49,814 | 39250 Ballard Rd | Myakka City |
| Oct 2025 | 5.01 | $305,000 | $60,878 | Bunker Hill Rd | Parrish |
| Oct 2025 | 1.13 | $245,000 | $216,049 | 6138 Foal Creek Dr | Parrish |
| Oct 2025 | 10.23 | $500,000 | $48,876 | 5382 Wauchula Rd | Myakka City |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $369,900 | $73,980 | 7103 32nd Ave E | Bradenton |
| Oct 2025 | 5.17 | $369,900 | $71,547 | 7103 32nd Ave E #44 | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 3.27 | $400,000 | $122,200 | 15303 Garnet Trl | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 300.00 | $5,000,000 | $16,667 | 40700 Ballard Rd | Myakka City |
| Sep 2025 | 10.00 | $925,000 | $92,500 | 27510 67th Ave E | Myakka City |
| Sep 2025 | 9.20 | $850,000 | $92,391 | 4204 26th Ave E #18 | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 15.02 | $514,464 | $34,261 | McLeod Rd | Myakka City |
| Sep 2025 | 2.97 | $260,000 | $87,396 | 14004 11th Ter NE | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $510,000 | $102,000 | 4106 81st St E | Palmetto |
| Sep 2025 | 2.98 | $260,000 | $87,380 | 14004 11th Ter NE #1030 | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 5.40 | $550,000 | $101,852 | 11723 Darsey Rd | Parrish |
| Sep 2025 | 2.18 | $220,000 | $100,917 | 11208 Us Highway 41 N | Palmetto |
| Sep 2025 | 7.00 | $230,000 | $32,857 | 45811 McLeod Rd | Myakka City |
| Aug 2025 | 7.17 | $330,000 | $46,025 | 0 36th Ave E | Palmetto |
| Aug 2025 | 8.63 | $237,000 | $27,462 | 2025 409th Ct E | Myakka City |
| Aug 2025 | 1.74 | $210,000 | $121,003 | 13914 Gettis Lee Rd | Parrish |
| Aug 2025 | 13.62 | $7,500,000 | $550,551 | 9505 Us Highway 301 N | Parrish |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $5,283,411 | $5,283,411 | 826 S Bay Blvd Unit A | Anna Maria |
| Aug 2025 | 1.13 | $11,000,000 | $9,758,859 | 5861 Gulf Of Mexico Dr | Longboat Key |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $1,100,000 | $220,000 | 4427 60th St E | Bradenton |
| Jul 2025 | 89.95 | $1,275,000 | $14,175 | 16425 Coker Gully Rd | Myakka City |
| Jul 2025 | 1.95 | $800,000 | $410,256 | 11625 Us Highway 301 N | Parrish |
| Jul 2025 | 8.95 | $325,000 | $36,313 | 2835 22nd Avenue Cir E #1 | Palmetto |
| Jul 2025 | 1.39 | $250,000 | $179,857 | 1705 20th St E | Palmetto |
| Jul 2025 | 1.44 | $240,000 | $166,713 | 3206 42nd St E | Bradenton |
| Jul 2025 | 1.44 | $240,000 | $166,713 | 3206 42nd St E #7 | Bradenton |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $170,000 | $170,000 | 15580 County Road 675 | Parrish |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $170,000 | $170,000 | 15580 County Road 675 #2 | Parrish |
| Jul 2025 | 5.54 | $225,000 | $40,614 | 3209 42nd St E | Bradenton |
| Jul 2025 | 89.87 | $2,080,400 | $23,149 | 8205 Bella Mar Trl | Parrish |
| Jun 2025 | 8.01 | $230,000 | $28,725 | 5404 249th St E | Myakka City |
| Jun 2025 | 6.27 | $202,000 | $32,230 | 40411 20th Pl E | Myakka City |
| Jun 2025 | 3.00 | $291,000 | $97,000 | 1076 32nd Ave E | Bradenton |
| Jun 2025 | 5.21 | $160,000 | $30,716 | 41015 11th Ave E | Myakka City |
| Jun 2025 | 3.96 | $195,000 | $49,242 | 14020 Cypress Ln | Wimauma |
| Jun 2025 | 5.02 | $90,000 | $17,928 | 13155 Seminole Trl | Wimauma |
| Jun 2025 | 6.06 | $235,000 | $38,779 | 40710 E State Route 64 | Myakka City |
| Jun 2025 | 1.14 | $880,000 | $770,586 | 1624 20th St E | Palmetto |
| Jun 2025 | 1.54 | $400,000 | $259,740 | 300 Terra Ceia Rd | Palmetto |
| Jun 2025 | 7.43 | $240,000 | $32,315 | 46225 McLeod Rd | Myakka City |
| Jun 2025 | 10.78 | $455,000 | $42,208 | 139th Ave E | Myakka City |
| Jun 2025 | 8.57 | $325,000 | $37,941 | 2607 405th Ct E | Myakka City |
| May 2025 | 8.73 | $275,000 | $31,501 | 38161 Taylor Rd | Myakka City |
| May 2025 | 5.50 | $2,062,500 | $375,000 | 2102 17th St E | Palmetto |
| May 2025 | 5.86 | $185,000 | $31,570 | 11th Ave E | Myakka City |
| May 2025 | 6.11 | $215,000 | $35,195 | 41015 20th Pl E | Myakka City |
| May 2025 | 8.79 | $240,000 | $27,298 | M J Rd | Myakka City |
| May 2025 | 4.68 | $400,000 | $85,488 | 25805 75th Ave E | Myakka City |
| May 2025 | 5.12 | $1,500,000 | $293,089 | 8150 Lindrick Ln | Bradenton |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $230,000 |
| Recent Sales | 61 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 92 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.34 acres |
| Active Listings | 129 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.28 | $253,750 | 71st St NW Lot 3 | Bradenton |
| Mar 2026 | 0.28 | $253,750 | 71st St NW Lot 3 | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.37 | $400,000 | 12405 Baypointe Ter | Cortez |
| Feb 2026 | 0.15 | $28,500 | 2111 15th St E | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.34 | $128,000 | 1216 6th St E Lot 9 | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.33 | $1,500,000 | 335 22nd Street Ct NE | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.35 | $380,000 | 4109 Butte Trl #288 | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.22 | $235,000 | 4428 106th St W #62 | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.09 | $49,000 | 521 23rd St E Lot 5 | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.45 | $198,000 | 1901 Twin Rivers Trl | Parrish |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.06 | $68,000 | 6605 Oregon St Lot 3 | Bradenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.21 | $1,095,000 | 528 69th St Lot 14 | Bradenton Beach |
| Feb 2026 | 0.81 | $380,000 | 11709 Rive Isle Run Lot 14 | Parrish |
| Feb 2026 | 0.45 | $197,999 | 1901 Twin Rivers Trl #5104 | Parrish |
| Jan 2026 | 0.25 | $80,500 | 1105 18th St W Lot 6 | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.55 | $505,000 | 12290 Us Highway 301 N #16 | Parrish |
| Jan 2026 | 0.67 | $925,000 | 1506 Rio Vista Ter Lot 46 | Parrish |
| Jan 2026 | 0.93 | $190,000 | (undisclosed Address) | Palmetto |
| Jan 2026 | 0.07 | $44,000 | 1712 38th Ave W #77 | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.27 | $850,000 | 9812 2nd Ter NW | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.27 | $850,000 | 9812 2nd Ter NW #5 | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.19 | $72,500 | 5013 22nd Ct E Lot 22 | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.49 | $150,000 | 612 13th Ave W #8 | Bradenton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $230,000 | 11704 River Shores Trl Lot 160 | Parrish |
| Jan 2026 | 0.21 | $99,999 | 11931 82nd Ln E Lot 4 | Parrish |
| Dec 2025 | 0.11 | $549,000 | 613 6th Ave E | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.09 | $34,000 | 619 49th Ave W #229 | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.53 | $230,000 | 104 166th St NE #38 | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.10 | $700,000 | 3110 Avenue F #5 | Bradenton Beach |
| Dec 2025 | 0.29 | $100,000 | 616 27th St E | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $790,000 | 19447 Beacon Park Pl | Bradenton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $48,100 | 11945 81st St E | Parrish |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $790,000 | 19447 Beacon Park Pl #5 | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.43 | $150,000 | 5426 39th St E | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.27 | $700,000 | 7061 Longboat Dr E | Longboat Key |
| Nov 2025 | 0.25 | $1,800,000 | 208 Oak Ave Lot 1 | Anna Maria |
| Nov 2025 | 0.52 | $835,000 | 19439 Beacon Park Pl | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.63 | $4,877,280 | 16405 Baycross Dr | Lakewood Ranch |
| Nov 2025 | 0.52 | $835,000 | 19439 Beacon Park Pl #7 | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $1,200,000 | 607 Jacaranda Rd Lot 3 | Anna Maria |
| Nov 2025 | 0.26 | $885,000 | 5214 Inspiration Ter #7 | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $4,200,000 | 1200 Gulf Dr N #13 | Bradenton Beach |
| Nov 2025 | 0.49 | $174,000 | 1910 Kennedy Ct | Terra Ceia |
| Nov 2025 | 0.19 | $1,308,200 | 5424 Title Row Dr | Bradenton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.25 | $63,000 | 808 46th Street Ct E #14 | Palmetto |
| Oct 2025 | 0.49 | $174,000 | 1910 Kennedy Ct #2 | Terra Ceia |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $26,000 | 24TH E St | Palmetto |
| Oct 2025 | 0.22 | $1,750,000 | 808 N Bay Blvd #3 | Anna Maria |
| Oct 2025 | 0.29 | $100,000 | 612 27th St E | Bradenton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.09 | $85,000 | 3714 115th St W Lot 92 | Bradenton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.35 | $917,500 | 419 58th St NW | Bradenton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $100,000 | 526 9th Ave W | Palmetto |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $85,000 | 11935 82nd Ln E #5 | Parrish |
| Oct 2025 | 0.02 | $75,000 | Riviera Dunes Way | Palmetto |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $775,000 | 771 Broadway St Lot 11 | Longboat Key |
| Oct 2025 | 0.38 | $110,000 | 820 26th Ave E | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.38 | $110,000 | 820 26th Ave E #2 | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.28 | $95,000 | 2820 15th St E | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.28 | $95,000 | 2820 15th St E Lot 1 | Bradenton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.54 | $4,950,000 | 739 N Shore Dr #7 | Anna Maria |
| Sep 2025 | 0.28 | $160,000 | 809 26th Ave W #34 | Bradenton |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 416,020 |
| Population (2020) | 399,710 |
| Population Growth | 4.08% |
| Median Household Income | $75,792 |
| Median Home Value | $359,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 214,510 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 46,006 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 21.4% |
| Median Age | 49.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66,541 (16.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 4.8% |
Market Overview
Manatee County, Florida has a population of 416,020, which has grown 4.08% since 2020. The median household income is $75,792, above the national median of $74,580 by 1.6%. With a median home value of $359,800 and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 21.4% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Florida, Manatee County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $67,000 per acre, with properties averaging 17.50 acres. There are currently 199 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Manatee County, Florida?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Manatee County has a population of 416,020. The county has grown 4.08% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Manatee County?
The median household income in Manatee County is $75,792, which is 1.6% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Manatee County growing or shrinking?
Manatee County is growing. The population has increased 4.08% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Manatee County?
The median home value in Manatee County is $359,800. The housing vacancy rate is 21.4%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $67,000 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $197,999.
Does Reelvest buy land in Manatee County, Florida?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.