The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Florida

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 291 towns of 500–10,000 people in Florida. #1 is Timber Pines, FL.

1. 25Ellenton, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Florida towns

   Ellenton is a community of 4,129 people in Manatee County, Florida. It also ranks better for families than 72% of Florida towns and better for cycling than 70% of Florida towns.

   4,129 people · Manatee County · median home $281,400 · income $71,402 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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2. 24Samoset, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Florida towns

   Samoset is a community of 4,146 people in Manatee County, Florida. It also ranks better for cycling than 95% of Florida towns.

   4,146 people · Manatee County · median home $196,800 · income $51,976 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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3. 23Pahokee, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Florida towns

   Pahokee is a city of 5,524 people in Palm Beach County, Florida. It also ranks better for young professionals than 73% of Florida towns and better transit than 73% of Florida towns.

   5,524 people · Palm Beach County · median home $152,300 · income $53,359 · Jan low 57°F · 0 in snow

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4. 22Rainbow Lakes Estates, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Florida towns

   Rainbow Lakes Estates is a community of 3,438 people in Marion County, Florida. It also ranks quieter than 94% of Florida towns and easier by car than 90% of Florida towns.

   3,438 people · Marion County · median home $160,400 · income $50,429 · Jan low 44°F

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5. 21Brookridge, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Florida towns

   Brookridge is a community of 4,658 people in Hernando County, Florida. It also ranks easier by car than 86% of Florida towns and better for a vacation home than 85% of Florida towns.

   4,658 people · Hernando County · median home $156,600 · income $53,989 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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6. 20South Apopka, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Florida towns

   South Apopka is a community of 6,803 people in Orange County, Florida. It also ranks better transit than 76% of Florida towns and better for cycling than 72% of Florida towns.

   6,803 people · Orange County · median home $280,500 · income $61,151 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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7. 19Cleveland, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 95% of Florida towns

   Cleveland is a community of 3,435 people in Charlotte County, Florida. It also ranks better for cycling than 98% of Florida towns and better for retirees than 88% of Florida towns.

   3,435 people · Charlotte County · median home $177,800 · income $47,157 · Jan low 51°F · 0 in snow

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8. 18High Point, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 95% of Florida towns

   High Point is a community of 3,873 people in Hernando County, Florida. It also ranks more of a college town than 85% of Florida towns and better for a vacation home than 82% of Florida towns.

   3,873 people · Hernando County · median home $181,300 · income $49,368 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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9. 17Mary Esther, Florida

   Better for first-time buyers than 95% of Florida towns

   Mary Esther is a city of 3,982 people in Okaloosa County, Florida. It also ranks more vibrant than 97% of Florida towns and more seaside character than 88% of Florida towns.

   3,982 people · Okaloosa County · median home $298,900 · income $76,890 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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10. 16Broadview Park, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 95% of Florida towns

    Broadview Park is a community of 7,670 people in Broward County, Florida. It also ranks more walkable than 98% of Florida towns and better transit than 90% of Florida towns.

    7,670 people · Broward County · median home $365,000 · income $73,786 · Jan low 58°F · 0 in snow

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11. 15Indian River Estates, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of Florida towns

    Indian River Estates is a community of 6,584 people in St. Lucie County, Florida. The median home is worth $280,400 (typical Florida town: $331,600).

    6,584 people · St. Lucie County · median home $280,400 · income $64,063 · Jan low 57°F · 0 in snow

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12. 14Memphis, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of Florida towns

    Memphis is a community of 9,024 people in Manatee County, Florida. It also ranks more seaside character than 79% of Florida towns.

    9,024 people · Manatee County · median home $313,800 · income $74,839 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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13. 13Lely, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of Florida towns

    Lely is a community of 3,694 people in Collier County, Florida. It also ranks hipper than 97% of Florida towns and better for retirees than 88% of Florida towns.

    3,694 people · Collier County · median home $326,100 · income $69,846 · Jan low 56°F · 0 in snow

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14. 12Warm Mineral Springs, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of Florida towns

    Warm Mineral Springs is a community of 5,442 people in Sarasota County, Florida. It also ranks better for cycling than 97% of Florida towns and better for a vacation home than 87% of Florida towns.

    5,442 people · Sarasota County · median home $188,300 · income $53,668 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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15. 11Roosevelt Gardens, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Florida towns

    Roosevelt Gardens is a community of 2,749 people in Broward County, Florida. It also ranks more walkable than 97% of Florida towns and better transit than 96% of Florida towns.

    2,749 people · Broward County · median home $309,600 · income $49,821 · Jan low 58°F · 0 in snow

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16. 10Zellwood, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Florida towns

    Zellwood is a community of 2,758 people in Orange County, Florida. It also ranks quieter than 96% of Florida towns and easier by car than 84% of Florida towns.

    2,758 people · Orange County · median home $184,000 · income $70,278 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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17. 9Whitfield, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Florida towns

    Whitfield is a community of 2,989 people in Manatee County, Florida. It also ranks more seaside character than 92% of Florida towns and easier by car than 91% of Florida towns.

    2,989 people · Manatee County · median home $470,500 · income $98,348 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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18. 8Fort Pierce South, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Florida towns

    Fort Pierce South is a community of 5,209 people in St. Lucie County, Florida. It also ranks easier by car than 89% of Florida towns.

    5,209 people · St. Lucie County · median home $224,100 · income $50,503 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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19. 7Hypoluxo, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Florida towns

    Hypoluxo is a town of 2,687 people in Palm Beach County, Florida. It also ranks better transit than 93% of Florida towns and hipper than 90% of Florida towns.

    2,687 people · Palm Beach County · median home $290,900 · income $78,214 · Jan low 58°F · 0 in snow

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20. 6The Meadows, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Florida towns

    The Meadows is a community of 5,037 people in Sarasota County, Florida. It also ranks hipper than 97% of Florida towns and better for retirees than 94% of Florida towns.

    5,037 people · Sarasota County · median home $382,400 · income $69,774 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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21. 5Orangetree, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Florida towns

    Orangetree is a community of 5,896 people in Collier County, Florida. It also ranks better for families than 99% of Florida towns and more upscale than 79% of Florida towns.

    5,896 people · Collier County · median home $498,600 · income $112,857 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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22. 4Ave Maria, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Florida towns

    Ave Maria is a community of 6,242 people in Collier County, Florida. It also ranks more of a college town than 93% of Florida towns and better for retirees than 92% of Florida towns.

    6,242 people · Collier County · median home $459,200 · income $102,949 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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23. 3Berkshire Lakes, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Florida towns

    Berkshire Lakes is a community of 2,527 people in Collier County, Florida. It also ranks better for cycling than 98% of Florida towns and better for a vacation home than 91% of Florida towns.

    2,527 people · Collier County · median home $374,400 · income $85,795 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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24. 2Verona Walk, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Florida towns

    Verona Walk is a community of 2,713 people in Collier County, Florida. It also ranks better for retirees than 99% of Florida towns and quieter than 97% of Florida towns.

    2,713 people · Collier County · median home $598,000 · income $66,411 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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25. 1Timber Pines, Florida

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Florida towns

    Timber Pines is a community of 5,163 people in Hernando County, Florida. It also ranks quieter than 90% of Florida towns and better for retirees than 82% of Florida towns.

    5,163 people · Hernando County · median home $278,200 · income $59,185 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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