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Belle Glade sits on the southeastern shore of Lake Okeechobee in western Palm Beach County. Known by its motto, "Her Soil Is Her Fortune," the city is the heart of the Glades agricultural region and offers some of the most affordable real estate in Palm Beach County, along with easy access to fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation on Florida's largest lake.
Open House
$390,000
New Listing
$395,000
$395,000
$181,999
$325,000
$120,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. Census figures are multi-year estimates and do not reflect current list or sale prices. Contact us for up-to-date market data. Updated October 23, 2026.
How prices and sales activity have moved, updated automatically from the MLS.
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. © 2026
Belle Glade's rich soil supports sugarcane, vegetables, and other crops, and agriculture remains central to the local economy. The city serves as a hub for the Glades region, with schools, healthcare, shopping, and government services for surrounding communities.
Lake Okeechobee is known for bass fishing, and Torry Island and the nearby marina give residents and visitors access to the lake. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail atop the Herbert Hoover Dike is popular for walking, biking, and wildlife viewing.
Public schools serving Belle Glade are part of the School District of Palm Beach County, and the area is also served by private schools. School assignments are based on address and can change, so confirm boundaries directly with the School District of Palm Beach County before making a purchase decision.
Belle Glade offers single-family homes, duplexes, and small multifamily properties at price points well below the county median, making it attractive to first-time buyers and investors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median value of owner-occupied homes was $163,100 for the 2020–2024 period.
Review the HOA, condominium, or club documents, budget, and fees carefully before you make an offer, and ask whether any special assessments are planned. If you are buying a condominium, ask for recent milestone inspection reports and the structural integrity reserve study, which Florida law requires for many condominium buildings three stories or taller, since they can affect future assessments.
Look up the property's flood zone on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get homeowners and flood insurance quotes early. Insurance can significantly affect your monthly cost, and a lender may require flood insurance depending on the zone.
Ask the seller for the roof's age and a wind mitigation inspection report. Florida requires insurers to offer discounts for qualifying wind-resistant features, such as impact-rated windows or shutters and stronger roof attachments, so these features can lower your premium. You can look up the property's hurricane evacuation zone through Palm Beach County Emergency Management.
If the home will be your primary residence, apply for Florida's homestead exemption with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, generally by March 1 of the year after you purchase. Once a home is homesteaded, Florida's Save Our Homes provision limits yearly increases in its assessed value to 3% or the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.
We do not have separate community guides for Belle Glade yet. Call us at (561) 420-9620 for help finding 55+ communities and condos in and around Belle Glade.
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Yes. Census data shows Belle Glade's median owner-occupied home value of $163,100 (2020–2024) is far below the countywide median, though prices vary by property and condition.
Belle Glade is roughly 40 miles west of West Palm Beach, connected by State Road 80 (Southern Boulevard). Drive times vary with traffic.
It depends on the property's flood zone and your lender's requirements. You can look up any address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and we recommend getting insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Exodus Realty helps buyers and sellers across Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie Counties, including clients moving here from out of state.
Paul Christle, Licensed Real Estate Broker · Exodus Realty. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify association rules, fees, flood zones, schools and taxes independently.
