At a Glance
Median Income
$34,750
$39,700 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $77,345
Median Rent
$678/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
23.5% 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+
3.8 / 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 $34,750 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,700. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bartow is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,345. Median rent is $678/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
24.7% of adults in Bartow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bartow has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population208
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,750
Per Capita$39,700
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$171M
Avg Weekly Wage$803
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$678
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$77,345
Housing Units174
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,597/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation273 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bartow was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.