Housing & Real Estate — Bartow, Florida
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 7,635 |
| Occupied | 6,956 |
| Vacant | 679 |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,622 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,334 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $234,100 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$253,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,073/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $1,281/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | moderate |
| Rent as % of Income | 18.9% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 34.0% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 854 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,522 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 505 |
| Built before 1960 | 2,245 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.