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

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 291 towns of 2,500–10,000 people in Florida. #1 is Timber Pines, FL.

1. 25Ellenton, Florida

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

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

2. 24Samoset, Florida

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

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

3. 23Pahokee, Florida

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

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

4. 22Rainbow Lakes Estates, Florida

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

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

5. 21Brookridge, Florida

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

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

6. 20South Apopka, Florida

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

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

7. 19Cleveland, Florida

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

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

8. 18High Point, Florida

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

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

9. 17Mary Esther, Florida

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

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

10. 16Broadview Park, Florida

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

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

11. 15Indian River Estates, Florida

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

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

12. 14Memphis, Florida

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

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

13. 13Lely, Florida

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

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

14. 12Warm Mineral Springs, Florida

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

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

15. 11Roosevelt Gardens, Florida

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

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

16. 10Zellwood, Florida

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

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

17. 9Whitfield, Florida

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

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

18. 8Fort Pierce South, Florida

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

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

19. 7Hypoluxo, Florida

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

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

20. 6The Meadows, Florida

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

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

21. 5Orangetree, Florida

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

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

22. 4Ave Maria, Florida

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

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

23. 3Berkshire Lakes, Florida

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

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

24. 2Verona Walk, Florida

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

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

25. 1Timber Pines, Florida

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

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

Price vs ranking

More Florida rankings

• The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Florida
• The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Florida
• The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Florida
• The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Florida
• The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Florida
• 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Cheapest Homes
• 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Mildest Winters
• The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Florida
• 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
• The 12 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Florida With Mild Winters

Same ranking, other places

• The 50 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in America
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Pennsylvania
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New York
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Michigan
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in California
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New Jersey
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Wisconsin
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Ohio
• The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Illinois