Bartow, Florida

Small Florida city with local appeal

Southeast Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

Bartow is a Florida city with a population of approximately 20,584, part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $279,961. Median household income is $60,974.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,584 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $279,961 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $60,974 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.5 minutes
  • Part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,584

Source: Census ACS

$279,961

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$60,974

Source: Census ACS

23.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Polk County (county-level results)

39%
60%
Democrat 136,879
Republican 209,044
Leans R+20.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 73.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 60/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 62.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.9

Location

Bartow, FL (27.8957, -81.8127)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.