Martin County, Florida
97,565 parcels. Parcel data edition 2026-10-26.
Who owns the land
| Measure | County | Of what | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state owners | 12.6% | 11,130 of 88,496 parcels with a known mailing state | 14.1% | 30 of 63 |
| Absentee owners | 33.3% | Estimated from 67,666 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 38.9% | 44 of 58 |
| Vacant lots | 20.8% | 20,261 of 97,565 parcels in all | 19.1% | 43 of 67 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | under 0.1% | 21 of 97,564 parcels with an owner name | 0.5% | 66 of 67 |
| Owned by individuals | 78.8% | 76,837 of 97,564 parcels with an owner name | 80.5% | 48 of 67 |
| Publicly owned | 8.8% | 8,617 of 97,564 parcels with an owner name | 2.7% | 5 of 67 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 11,130 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,515 | 22.6% |
| New Jersey | 1,160 | 10.4% |
| Pennsylvania | 756 | 6.8% |
| Massachusetts | 706 | 6.3% |
| Michigan | 575 | 5.2% |
| Connecticut | 488 | 4.4% |
| Ohio | 429 | 3.9% |
| Illinois | 414 | 3.7% |
| Virginia | 396 | 3.6% |
| Arizona | 346 | 3.1% |
| 42 other states and territories | 3,340 | 30.0% |
| US military mail (APO/FPO) | 5 | under 0.1% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $1,757/month | $1,471/month (median county) | 19 of 67 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +45.1% | +49.3% (median county) | 48 of 67 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $432,200 | $276,000 (median county) | 6 of 67 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 20.5 | 15.3 (median county) | 6 of 67 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +4.9% | +9.0% | 47 of 67 |
Rent: HUD FMR (FY26); HUD sets one rent for a whole metro area. Rent change: HUD FMR, FY2021 to FY2026. Home value: Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average; price-to-rent divides it by twelve months of the HUD rent above. Housing units: Census Housing Unit Estimates (vintage 2025).
Compared with neighboring counties
| County | Out-of-state owners | Absentee owners | Vacant lots | Inherited (estate or heirs) | Owned by individuals | Publicly owned | 2BR rent | Rent change, 5 yrs | Price-to-rent | Housing units 2020-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County | 12.6% | 33.3% | 20.8% | under 0.1% | 78.8% | 8.8% | $1,757 | +45.1% | 20.5 | +4.9% |
| Glades County | 13.5% | 55.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 68.4% | 9.4% | $1,252 | +59.5% | 9.1 | +6.8% |
| Hendry County | 11.3% | 68.4% | 56.4% | 1.0% | 75.0% | 2.9% | $1,271 | +73.2% | 14.4 | +19.1% |
| Okeechobee County | 12.7% | 64.3% | 45.1% | 0.3% | 82.3% | 2.7% | $1,346 | +61.0% | 11.9 | +1.0% |
| Palm Beach County | no data | no data | 3.6% | 0.3% | 81.0% | 1.6% | $2,254 | +53.5% | 16.5 | +3.7% |
| St. Lucie County | 10.4% | 31.8% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 83.3% | 2.4% | $1,757 | +45.1% | 16.5 | +18.5% |