Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Bartow, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,077
Population
21,734
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Peaceful living between two of Florida’s major cities
Historic
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Convenient
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Affordable
Nicknamed the “City of Oaks and Azaleas,” Bartow is a scenic small city located between Tampa and Orlando in Polk County. Bartow is actually the seat of the county, containing a slew of local government offices along its historic Main Street, in addition to eclectic restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and antique shops.
Bartow is home to a close-knit community, coming together for an array of fun events such as the annual Bloomin' Arts Festival, monthly Friday Fests, weekly Farmers’ Markets, Classic Car Cruise Ins, and much more. Bartow is convenient to a variety of recreational destinations, including Mary Holland Park, Mosaic Peace River Park, Circle B Bar Reserve, and numerous area lakes. Getting around from Bartow is easy with access to U.S. 17 and U.S. 98.
Explore the City
Residents can enjoy the annual City of Bartow Chalk Walk at Fort Blount Park.
Gordon Heights residents visit Mary Holland Park, which offers year-round activities in Bartow.
Friday Fest is a great place to meet & greet with fellow classic car owners in the City of Bartow Florida.
With numerous lakes surrounding Sun Ridge, residents take their boats out weekly near the City of Bartow Florida.
Spanish Revival homes are a prominent City of Bartow Florida trademark in the Gordon Heights neighborhood.
Bartow Public Library is a popular spot for residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,852
Average: $76,419
Education
4,143
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,319
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bartow has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bartow, FL is $554 for a studio, $1,077 for one bedroom, $1,581 for two bedrooms, and $2,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bartow has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,077/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$1,853/month
1,476 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,200/month
1,365 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bartow, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
537 Students
Spessard L Holland Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
820 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
766 Students
Floral Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
James E. Stephens Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
402 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
886 Students
Public
Grades K-8
177 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
166 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
82 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,233 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
166 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
82 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
22 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.