Living in Bartow, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bartow · Census data 2020–2024
Bartow has 20,438 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $68,178 (9% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $234,100, the median rent is $1,142/month.
Bartow at a glance
- Population
- 20,438
- Median age
- 36.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $68,178State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $234,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,142/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Bartow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Bartow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bartow the median home value is $234,100, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,587 a month in housing costs.
Bartow median household income
The median household income in Bartow is $68,178 and the income per person is $33,475. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bartow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,019
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.60
Bartow demographics
- Population
- 20,438
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 7,439
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bartow ›
Education in Bartow
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Bartow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bartow
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Bartow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow | 20,438 | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,142 |
| Homeland | 363 | $70,741 | $158,300 | $723 |
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,893 | $70,523 | $256,300 | $1,688 |
| Wahneta | 3,876 | $46,598 | $97,500 | $1,113 |
| Fort Meade | 5,225 | $36,657 | $175,900 | $922 |
| Jan Phyl Village | 5,708 | $53,571 | $258,600 | $1,210 |
| Alturas | 4,581 | $70,231 | $165,800 | $1,017 |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | $108,263 | $385,000 | $1,704 |
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What is the median household income in Bartow, FL?
The median household income in Bartow is $68,178, 9% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bartow?
The median home value in Bartow is $234,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bartow?
The median gross rent in Bartow is $1,142 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Bartow, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Bartow?
The median age in Bartow is 36.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bartow?
The average commute to work in Bartow is 26 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bartow?
The unemployment rate in Bartow is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bartow?
22.8% of adults in Bartow have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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