Average Cost of an Acre of Land in Florida (2026)
The average value of farmland in Florida is about $8,700 per acre based on the latest USDA data, roughly 100% above the national average of $4,350. Florida land sits well above the national average, pushed by relentless population growth, no state income tax, and development pressure on former ranch and citrus land.
Average agricultural land values from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). Building lots and developed parcels sell for more; always check recent local sales.
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What affects land prices in Florida
- Development pressure. Land in the path of Florida's growth converts to housing fast, lifting prices.
- Coastal proximity. Anything near the coast carries a large premium.
- Citrus and ranch land. Interior agricultural acreage is far cheaper than developable parcels.
- Water and wetlands. Drainage, flood zone, and wetland rules shape what land can be used for, and what it's worth.
How Florida compares
At about $8,700 an acre, Florida sits 100% above the US average of $4,350. Cropland here averages $10,550 an acre and pasture $7,400, against national figures of $5,830 and $1,920. These are working-farmland averages: a buildable lot near a city runs well above them, and raw, remote acreage well below.
Common questions
On average, about $8,700 per acre for farmland in the latest USDA figures. That's the agricultural average; a buildable lot near a city costs more and remote acreage less. Enter a local listing price in the calculator above to price your own parcel.
Yes. Florida farmland rose 4.8% in the latest USDA report, faster than the national average of 4.3%.
No. The USDA figure is average agricultural land value. Residential and commercial building lots sell well above it. Treat the average as a floor for rural acreage and compare against recent local sales before you buy.
43,560 square feet. Use the square feet to acres tool to convert any lot size, in either direction.
These are planning estimates based on USDA agricultural land values, not an appraisal. Land prices vary widely by county, parcel, access, and use. Confirm with recent local sales or a licensed appraiser before buying or selling.