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Bartow, FL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Elizabeth Bennett

Healthcare options in Bartow?

I've been here for 7 years and You can expect to pay around $1,073 for rent here. Median household income is $66,944, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? The school system varie...

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Aaliyah Reed

Relocating to Bartow, FL -pros and cons?

Alright, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $210,400, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Bartow sits at 379.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. Public transit needs ...

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Eva Miller

Anyone regret moving to Bartow?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $210,400 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly goo...

0 replies 4 upvotes moving
Aaliyah Reed

Is it worth buying in Bartow?

The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation?

2 replies 4 upvotes housing
Claire T.

What Bartow does better than anywhere else

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $210,400, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,073/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $210,400 on average. With a population of 19,801, Bartow is a small town. It's changing fast -some g...

10 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Colton Hill

Moving to Bartow -what should I know?

OK so Homes are going for about $210,400 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas...

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Eva Miller

Cheapest neighborhoods in Bartow?

Would love some local perspective. Thanks in advance! The weather takes some getting used to.

3 replies 1 upvotes housing
Elizabeth Bennett

Best coffee shops in Bartow?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,073/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. It's a a small town city with about 19,801 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has i...

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Claire T.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Bartow?

Homes are going for about $210,400 on average. The median home value here is around $210,400, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cos...

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Colton Hill

Is Bartow getting better or worse?

Homes are going for about $210,400 on average. Average temperature is around 73--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,073/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I...

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