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Bartow, FL

Bartow, FL.

Population: 33,740 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bartow, FL is $277,032 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,885 after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,918/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,032

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$277,032
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+132.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$291,415
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$312,885
Median list price
$314,170
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
126
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
161
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,918/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,338/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,608/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,688/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.7 : 1
Schools include
BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL, BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY, FLORAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
46
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Landia Chemical Company (15.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
339
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,031
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,892

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12,108 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
26.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,288
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
235,344
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,236

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BartowState medianUS median
Typical home value$277,032$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$312,885$359,990$325,000
Median days on market72 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,918/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,288$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Bartow, FL?
$277,032.
What is the median sale price in Bartow, FL?
$312,885.
How long do homes take to sell in Bartow, FL?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Bartow, FL?
Typical rent: $1,918/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bartow, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Bartow, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bartow, FL. 46 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bartow, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bartow, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bartow, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bartow, FL?
16 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bartow, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bartow, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bartow, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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