Florida’s Growth Shifts Inland as Coastal Costs Rise

Florida’s housing growth is increasingly moving toward inland communities built on former citrus groves and cattle pastures. Buyers are looking beyond coastal cities because of hurricane and flooding risks, rapidly increasing insurance premiums, and the broader cost of coastal homeownership. The trend could strengthen demand, development, and property values in interior Florida markets as affordability and climate exposure become more important factors in purchasing decisions. For more information click here.