At a Glance
Median Income
$66,944
$31,020 per capita
Home Value
$210,400
Zillow: $278,494
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
1,804/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
15.9% smoking rate
How Bartow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bartow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bartow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bartow residents earn a median household income of $66,944 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,020. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bartow is $210,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,494. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Bartow reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,804/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Bartow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bartow has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population19,801
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,944
Per Capita$31,020
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,400
Rent$1,073
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$278,494
Housing Units7,788
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property1,804/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation118 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Bartow was founded in 1851.
The median home in Bartow was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.