Homes for sale in
Hendry County, Florida
Where Old Florida farmland meets room to breathe
14
Homes for sale
$339,250
Median list price
$235
Avg price / sqft
60
Median days on market
Hendry County sits in the agricultural heart of inland South Florida, between the Caloosahatchee River and the shores of Lake Okeechobee. This is cattle, citrus, and sugar country — a place where land & lots still come with acreage, horizons stay wide, and the two main towns of La Belle and Clewiston anchor daily life. It suits buyers who want space and a slower pace without leaving reach of the Gulf Coast cities.
The market here is small and uncrowded — just 14 active listings right now, with a median list price of $339,250 spanning everything from a $125,000 entry point to $1.6 million. Homes take their time, sitting a median of 60 days before closing, and sellers are still getting about 98% of asking. With only a couple of new construction homes and a handful of single-family homes on the market at once, patience and a good agent matter more than speed.
Quick facts
3 cities & towns
$125,000 – $1.6M price range
1,630 sqft median home
$2,100/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Living in Hendry County
Hendry County is inland South Florida at its most agricultural — sugar fields, cattle ranches, and citrus groves spread between the Caloosahatchee River to the west and Lake Okeechobee to the east. This is a place defined by open land and working landscapes rather than subdivisions and strip malls. The pace is unhurried, the horizons are wide, and most residents have roots in farming, ranching, or the industries that support them.
It suits buyers who want room to breathe and don't mind trading beach proximity and nightlife for acreage and quiet. Families, retirees looking for affordability, and anyone who wants land for horses or hobby farming all find a fit here. The county's two main towns give residents practical anchors for shopping, schools, and services without the density of the coast.
Because the county is rural and lightly populated, the housing market is small and personal. With only around 14 homes active at any given time, buyers here act more deliberately — this isn't a market where you tour ten homes in a weekend. That scarcity is part of the trade-off for the space and value Hendry County offers.
Towns in Hendry County
The county centers on two communities. La Belle — also searched as Labelle — sits on the Caloosahatchee River on the western side of the county, closer to the Fort Myers metro and the Gulf Coast. It's the county seat and carries an old-Florida river-town character, with agriculture and a small downtown at its core.
Clewiston anchors the eastern end of the county near the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee. Long tied to the sugar industry, it has a distinct identity built around the lake and the farmland that surrounds it. For buyers drawn to the big lake and inland fishing culture, Clewiston is the natural base.
The practical difference for a buyer often comes down to orientation: La Belle leans toward the Gulf Coast and Fort Myers, while Clewiston leans toward the lake and the agricultural interior. Both offer space and affordability, so the choice usually follows where your work, family, or recreation already pulls you. Given the thin inventory, being open to both towns widens your options considerably.
Homes for sale in Hendry County: prices and housing
The numbers tell a clear value story. The median list price is $339,250, with active listings ranging from $125,000 to $1.6 million, and the average price works out to about $235 per square foot on a median home size of around 1,630 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 21 homes sold at a median price of $269,990, and sellers collected roughly 98% of their asking price — a sign of a steady, realistic market rather than a frenzied one.
The housing mix is overwhelmingly single-family homes, which account for 13 of the 14 current listings, alongside the occasional manufactured home. Within that, three listings currently include a pool, one is waterfront, and one is gated. There's a modest slice of new construction — two homes active now — and two properties priced above $1 million at the top of the range. Vacant land & lots are also part of the picture in a county this rural.
Carrying costs stay low: the median annual property tax is $2,636 and the median HOA fee is about $109 a month, with many acreage properties carrying no HOA at all. Homes take a median of 60 days to sell, so buyers generally have time to evaluate rather than rush. For those watching the budget, you can browse by price to find the lower end of the market.
Schools in Hendry County
Public education in the county is handled by the School District of Hendry County, which serves both the La Belle and Clewiston areas. Because the county is geographically large and rural, school assignments depend heavily on where a specific home sits.
Rather than relying on a general label, the surest approach is to confirm the assigned schools for any individual address. School attendance zones can change between enrollment years and can differ from one side of a town to the other.
Before writing an offer, verify the current zoning directly with the district and, if schools are a priority, visit the campuses your prospective home would feed into. Your agent can help pull the exact assignments for any listing you're considering.
Getting around Hendry County
Hendry County is car country — distances are long, public transit is minimal, and most daily trips involve a drive across open farmland. La Belle on the western edge connects most directly toward the Fort Myers area and the Gulf Coast, while Clewiston on the eastern side sits along the route that skirts the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee.
State and county highways link the two towns and carry most of the through-traffic, including the agricultural movement that defines the region. Expect comfortable, uncongested driving compared with the coastal metros, but also expect to build real distance into errands and commutes.
Because the county is rural and spread out, where you choose to live has a big impact on your daily drive. Buyers who commute toward Fort Myers will generally favor the La Belle side, while those whose lives center on the lake and the interior will find Clewiston more convenient.
Is Hendry County a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Hendry County is a strong value — affordable, spacious, and genuinely rural in a part of Florida where open land is increasingly rare. With a median sold price of $269,990, property taxes around $2,636 a year, and modest HOA costs, the cost of ownership is well below the coastal counties. If you want acreage, a slower pace, and room to keep horses or simply spread out, this county delivers.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. Inventory is thin — just 14 active listings — so finding the right home takes patience, and homes sit a median of 60 days on market. Amenities, dining, and nightlife are limited, beaches are a drive away, and everyday life requires a car. This is not the place for buyers who want walkability or a dense town center.
The choice between the two towns usually comes down to orientation: La Belle for its river-town feel and easier reach toward Fort Myers, or Clewiston for life near Lake Okeechobee and the agricultural interior. Both offer the same core appeal of space and affordability. For buyers who value those things over proximity to the coast, Hendry County is a genuinely good place to call home.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Hendry County
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$1,600,000
2412 RIVER WAY, LABELLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,505 sqft
$625,000
687 MONTURA AVENUE, CLEWISTON
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,680 sqft
$349,900
9031 W CASTLE CIRCLE, LABELLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,715 sqft
$200,000
2009 MARINER COURT, LABELLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 990 sqft
$375,000
6027 ACORN CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,068 sqft
$264,000$269,000
5008 S OBISPO CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft
$319,000$329,000
1211 CALOOSA COVE DRIVE, LABELLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft
$348,500
2013 ODESSA CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 sqft
$330,000
7081 BRAZIL CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft
$1,590,000$1,750,000
2504 CALOOSA SHORES DRIVE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 3,355 sqft
$430,000
660 S ZAMBRIA STREET, CLEWISTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,500 sqft
$145,000$155,000
943 DELLA TOBIAS AVENUE, CLEWISTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,050 sqft
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Property features
The numbers that matter
The Hendry County market
Leans buyer
8.4 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
21
Sold, last 12 months
$269,990
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
73 days
Median time to sell
Hendry County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 128.3% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 39.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Hendry County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Hendry County
Beyond the listings
Living in Hendry County
Real acreage, real value
At an average of $235 per square foot, Hendry County still offers space that coastal counties can't touch.
A genuinely small market
With just 14 active listings and 21 sales in the past year, inventory is thin and worth watching closely.
Two town centers
La Belle on the Caloosahatchee and Clewiston by Lake Okeechobee give the county two distinct bases.
Low carrying costs
A median property tax of $2,636 a year and median HOA of $109 a month keep ownership affordable.
Room for a pool
Three of the current listings include a pool, a practical perk in this warm inland climate.
Population
40,798
Median age
35.7
Median income
$53,044
Median home value
$189,700
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hendry County home
≈ $2,326/mo
$339,250 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
0%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$2,100/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Hendry County real estate FAQs
Is Hendry County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who value space, quiet, and a rural pace over proximity to beaches and big-city amenities. The county revolves around agriculture and its two town centers, La Belle and Clewiston. If you want acreage and low carrying costs, it delivers.
Is Hendry County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable corners of South Florida. The median list price is $339,250 and the median sold price over the past year was $269,990, with entry-level options starting around $125,000. You can browse by price to see the lower end.
What do homes cost in Hendry County?+
Active listings run from $125,000 up to $1.6 million, with a median list price of $339,250 and an average of $235 per square foot. The typical home is about 1,630 square feet. A couple of luxury homes ($1m+) sit at the top of the range.
How is the real estate market here?+
It's a small, steady market — 21 homes sold in the last 12 months and 14 active right now. Homes take a median of 60 days to sell, and sellers are collecting about 98% of their asking price on average. Watching just reduced listings can surface good opportunities.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
Carrying costs are modest here. The median HOA runs about $109 a month, and the median annual property tax is $2,636. Many rural and acreage properties carry no HOA at all.
What kind of homes are available?+
The market is overwhelmingly single-family — 13 of the 14 current listings — with the occasional manufactured home. There's also a small amount of new construction, with two new-build homes active now. Only one listing is gated and one is waterfront, so expect open, non-gated settings.
Can I find a home with a pool?+
Yes, though inventory is limited given the small market. Three of the current active listings include a pool, which you can see among homes with a pool. In this warm inland climate, a pool is a genuine everyday asset.
What's renting like in Hendry County?+
The median rent runs about $2,100 a month, which can make buying attractive given entry prices start around $125,000. For buyers weighing rent versus ownership, the low taxes and HOA fees tip the math toward owning if you plan to stay.
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