Historical Housing Data Archive (2018–2023)
The Florida Panhandle experienced unprecedented real estate fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Driven by post-hurricane recovery (Hurricane Michael in 2018), shifts in remote work, and rural land development, properties in Jackson, Calhoun, Washington, and Liberty counties saw dramatic shifts in median valuation.
Jackson County (Marianna) Market Baseline
As the historical headquarters of the board, Marianna and the greater Jackson County area represented the highest volume of transactions within the Chipola footprint. The data below reflects single-family residential properties.
| Reporting Year | Median Sold Price | Avg. Days on Market (DOM) | Total Closed Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $115,000 | 98 Days | 412 |
| 2019 | $128,500 | 85 Days | 445 |
| 2020 | $142,000 | 62 Days | 510 |
| 2021 | $165,500 | 41 Days | 588 |
| 2022 | $189,000 | 38 Days | 532 |
| 2023 (Final Archive) | $198,500 | 54 Days | 480 |
Rural Panhandle Footprint (2023 Snapshot)
The surrounding rural counties generally maintained lower inventory levels but saw substantial percentage-based appreciation due to the influx of buyers seeking larger acreage and agricultural exemptions.
| County Jurisdiction | 2023 Median Price | Appreciation (vs 2018) | Market Characteristic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $215,000 | + 65% | High demand for 5+ acre parcels; highway access corridors. |
| Calhoun County | $165,000 | + 42% | Rural timberland; limited municipal utility access. |
| Liberty County | $145,000 | + 48% | Highly constrained inventory due to state/federal forest land boundaries. |