Florida · Metropolitan Area
Bartow is a small city in Florida with a population of 19,801. Residents earn $66,944 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bartow receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high obesity rates. Bartow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bartow is $66,944, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Bartow is $210,400, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,213 per 100,000, 166% above the national average.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bartow has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,944 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,071 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,553 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,281 |
| County GDP | $44,304M |
| Restaurants | 1,064 |
| Healthcare | 1,371 |
| Retail | 1,926 |
| Manufacturing | 425 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,985 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $210,400 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,873 |
| Median List Price | $300,990 |
| Median List Price | $300,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% |
| Price Drops | 34.6% |
| Inventory | 110 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,073 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,735 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,985 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,798/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,371 |
| Total Violent | 666.0/100K |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Murder | 5.5/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rape | 38.5/100K |
| Robbery | 60.6/100K |
| Assault | 561.5/100K |
| Total Property | 5,212.8/100K |
| 166% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,012.8/100K |
| Theft | 4,007.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 192.7/100K |
| Arson | 11.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 121 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 46.5 sq mi (120.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8868°N, 81.8218°W |
| County FIPS | 12105 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Total Area | 46.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,371 |
| Restaurants | 1,064 |
| Retail Stores | 1,926 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 121 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |