Market Gauge & Vitals
How the gauge is scored, two years of readings, and every market vital we track.
How the market gauge works
We score each indicator from 0 (strong buyer’s market) to 100 (strong seller’s market) on a straight line between two fixed yardsticks, then average them. Every indicator counts the same. The yardsticks are The Space Coast Wire’s own, picked to cover normal swings in Brevard; they are not an industry standard. An indicator with no recent data is left out, and the gauge only shows with at least 4 of them.
| Indicator | Latest | As of | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home values, 1-year changeRising values mean sellers have the upper hand. Source: Zillow ZHVI. | −0.5% | Sep 2026 | |
| Months' supply (single-family)Under about 4 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers. Source: Space Coast REALTORS®. | 3.5 mo | Sep 2026 | |
| Active listings, 1-year changeShrinking inventory tightens the market. Source: Realtor.com. | −14.9% | Sep 2026 | |
| Median days on marketHomes that sell faster point to strong demand. Source: Realtor.com. | 68 days | Sep 2026 | |
| Listings with a price cutMore price cuts mean sellers are chasing buyers. Source: Realtor.com. | 24.2% | Sep 2026 | |
| Pending-to-active ratioMore homes under contract per listing means more demand. Source: Realtor.com. | 0.36 | Sep 2026 | |
| Sale-to-list price ratioCloser to (or above) asking price means less room to negotiate. Source: Zillow. | 96.9% | Aug 2026 | |
| Average | 53 / 100 |
Bands: 0–20 Cold, 20–40 Cool, 40–60 Balanced, 60–80 Warm, 80–100 Hot.
Gauge over the last 2 years
Same formula applied to each month’s data. Months’ supply is only included for months we have typed in from the REALTORS® report.
Market vitals
The Zillow forecast is Zillow’s own projection, not a Space Coast Wire prediction.