Bartow, Florida Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 15,340. Estimated population in July 2005: 16,278 (+6.1% change)
Males: 7,604 (49.6%), Females: 7,736 (50.4%)

Polk County

Zip codes: 33830.

Median resident age: 37.1 years
Median household income: $38,568 (year 2000)
Median house value: $70,000 (year 2000)

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Races in Bartow:

• White Non-Hispanic (61.6%)
• Black (28.4%)
• Hispanic (8.1%)
• Other race (2.2%)
• Two or more races (2.0%)
• American Indian (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (11.2%), English (9.1%), Irish (7.8%), German (7.3%), Italian (1.9%), Dutch (1.8%).

Elevation: 116 feet

Land area: 11.2 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Bartow

• High school or higher: 78.6%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.0%
• Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
• Unemployed: 7.1%
• Mean travel time to work: 20.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bartow city

• Never married: 24.3%
• Now married: 50.2%
• Separated: 2.9%
• Widowed: 10.2%
• Divorced: 12.4%

5.4% Foreign born (4.0% Latin America, 0.8% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: -261 (-1.7%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lakeland, FL (13.2 miles , pop. 78,452).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tampa, FL (43.3 miles , pop. 303,447).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (939.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Highland City, FL (5.6 miles ), Eagle Lake, FL (8.4 miles ), Wahneta, FL (8.7 miles ), Lakeland Highlands, FL (9.0 miles ), Mulberry, FL (9.3 miles ), Jan Phyl Village, FL (9.6 miles ), Fort Meade, FL (10.2 miles ), Medulla, FL (10.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 28 buildings, average cost: $65,000
• 1997: 22 buildings, average cost: $89,100
• 1998: 23 buildings, average cost: $102,400
• 1999: 48 buildings, average cost: $91,200
• 2000: 37 buildings, average cost: $88,900
• 2001: 40 buildings, average cost: $98,200
• 2002: 45 buildings, average cost: $149,500
• 2003: 63 buildings, average cost: $142,000
• 2004: 96 buildings, average cost: $130,000
• 2005: 171 buildings, average cost: $140,300

Latitude: 27.89 N, Longitude: 81.84 W

Area code: 863

Bartow, Florida business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (19.3%), Public administration (13.9%), Retail trade (11.8%), Manufacturing (11.1%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +6,734 (+43.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,707 (45.7%)

Average climate in Bartow, Florida

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bartow-area historical tornado activity is above Florida state average. It is 121% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/8/1986, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the Bartow city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 2/22/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.0 miles away from the city center killed 25 people and injured 150 people and caused $55 million in damages.

Birthplace of: Desmond Clark - 2005 NFL player (Chicago Bears, born: Apr 20, 1977), Keydrick Vincent - 2005 NFL player (Baltimore Ravens, born: Apr 13, 1978), Marcus Floyd - 2005 NFL player (Carolina Panthers, born: Oct 12, 1978), Ray Lewis - 2005 NFL player (Baltimore Ravens, born: May 15, 1975), Theron Smith - NBA player (Charlotte Bobcats, born: Oct 3, 1980), Tracy McGrady - NBA player (Houston Rockets, born: May 24, 1979), Michael Sams - College basketball player (Florida A&M Rattlers).

Hospital/medical center in Bartow:

• BARTOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (1239 E MAIN ST)

• WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL)
• LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; LAKELAND, FL)
• SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; PLANT CITY, FL)

Political contributions by individuals in Bartow, FL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bartow:

• LAKELAND LINDER RGNL (about 14 miles; LAKELAND, FL; ID: LAL)
• MAC DILL AFB (about 48 miles; TAMPA, FL; ID: MCF)
• TAMPA INTL (about 48 miles; TAMPA, FL; ID: TPA)

• BARTOW MUNI (about 5 miles; BARTOW, FL; ID: BOW)
• JACK BROWNS (about 13 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL; ID: F57)
• WINTER HAVEN'S GILBERT (about 13 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL; ID: GIF)

• 11 miles: WINTER HAVEN (1800 7TH ST. S.W.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.
• 14 miles: LAKELAND (600 LAKE MIRROR DR.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bartow:

• TRAVIS TECHNICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; LAKELAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,057)
• POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL; FT enrollment: 3,028)
• UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (about 42 miles; TAMPA, FL; FT enrollment: 26,221)
• SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; ST LEO, FL; FT enrollment: 6,597)
• HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; TAMPA, FL; FT enrollment: 9,630)
• UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA (about 44 miles; TAMPA, FL; FT enrollment: 2,963)
• VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; ORLANDO, FL; FT enrollment: 15,792)

• BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,184; Location: 1270 S BROADWAY AVENUE; Grades: 09 - 12)
• INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PR (Students: 248; Location: 1270 S BROADWAY AVENUE; Grades: 09 - 12)

• BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 852; Location: 550 E CLOWER STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
• FLORAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 574; Location: 1530 S FLORAL AVENUE; Grades: PK - 05)
• JAMES E. STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 555; Location: 1350 N MAPLE AVENUE; Grades: PK - 05)
• UNION ACADEMY (Students: 413; Location: 1195 E WABASH STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
• BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY (Students: 384; Location: 590 S WILSON AVENUE; Grades: KG - 05)
• GIBBONS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 363; Location: 1860 E GIBBONS STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
• COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE (Students: 323; Location: P. O. BOX 391; Grades: PK - 12)
• GAUSE ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (Students: 299; Location: 1395 W POLK STREET; Grades: 06 - 12)
• COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 161; Location: 550 E CLOWER STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
• POLK REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER (Students: 115; Location: 2155 BOB PHILLIPS ROAD; Grades: 03 - 12)

• FIRST METHODIST SCHOOL (Students: 172; Location: 455 SOUTH BROADWAY; Grades: PK - 5)
• OAKS SCHOOL (Students: 134; Location: 455 N WILSON AVE P O BOX 1534; Grades: PK - 6)
• GENEVA CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC. (Students: 33; Location: P.O. BOX 2636; Grades: KG - 4)

• POLK COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE (Operating income: $6,221,942; Location: 2150 S. BROADWAY AVENUE; 638,138 books; 19,288 audio materials; 12,733 video materials; 1,234 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Bartow: Dearborn Railroad Station (A), Child Enrichment Center (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wildwood Cemetery (1), Oak Hill Cemetery (2), Bartow Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Ruth, Lake (A), Phyllis Lake (B), Hack Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bear Branch (A), McKinney Branch (B), Saddle Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Bartow compared to Florida state average:

• Median house value below state average.
• Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
• Median age above state average.
• Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
• Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
• Number of college students below state average.

• WWBF (1130 AM; 3 kW; BARTOW, FL; Owner: THOMAS N. THORNBURG, THORNBURG COMM.)
• WBAR (1460 AM; 1 kW; BARTOW, FL; Owner: BARTOW BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
• WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• WQYK (1010 AM; 50 kW; SEFFNER, FL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF TAMPA)
• WQTM (740 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• WLKF (1430 AM; 5 kW; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
• WHNR (1360 AM; 5 kW; CYPRESS GARDENS, FL; Owner: GB ENTERPRISES COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
• WTWB (1570 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, FL; Owner: CARPENTER'S HOME CHURCH, INC.)
• WDYZ (990 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
• WHOO (1080 AM; daytime; 35 kW; KISSIMMEE, FL; Owner: GENESIS COMMUNICATIONS I, INC.)
• WMGG (820 AM; 50 kW; LARGO, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. PETERSBURG LICENSEE)
• WLCC (760 AM; 10 kW; BRANDON, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TAMPA LICENSEE)
• WFLA (970 AM; 25 kW; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

• WSJT (94.1 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• WYFO (91.9 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
• W291AG (106.1 FM; HIGHLAND CITY, FL; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
• WPCV (97.5 FM; WINTER HAVEN, FL; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
• WWRM (94.9 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
• WPOI (101.5 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
• WWRZ (98.3 FM; FORT MEADE, FL; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS INC)
• WFLZ-FM (93.3 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• WMTX (100.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• WQYK-FM (99.5 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF FLORIDA)
• WTBT (103.5 FM; BRADENTON, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• WBVM (90.5 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE/ST. PETERSBURG)
• WHPT (102.5 FM; SARASOTA, FL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
• WUSF (89.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF S. FLORIDA)
• WRBQ-FM (104.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• WKES (91.1 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
• WXXL (106.7 FM; TAVARES, FL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• W242AK (96.3 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
• W254AI (98.7 FM; AUBURNDALE, FL; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
• WMNF (88.5 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: NATHAN B. STUBBLEFIELD FOUNDATION)

• WMOR-TV (Channel 32; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: WMOR-TV COMPANY)
• WEDU (Channel 3; TAMPA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA WEST COAST PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WLWA-LP (Channel 14; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: TRI-MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
• WXPX (Channel 66; BRADENTON, FL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATION LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
• WFLA-TV (Channel 8; TAMPA, FL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
• WFTS-TV (Channel 28; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TAMPA BAY TELEVISION, INC.)
• WTOG (Channel 44; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.)
• WTVT (Channel 13; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TVT LICENSE, INC.)
• WUSF-TV (Channel 16; TAMPA, FL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA)
• WTTA (Channel 38; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: BAY TELEVISION, INC.)
• WFTT (Channel 50; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TELEFUTURA TAMPA LLC)
• WCLF (Channel 22; CLEARWATER, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC.)
• WTAM-LP (Channel 6; TAMPA, FL; Owner: U.S. INTERACTIVE, L.L.C.)
• WZXZ-CA (Channel 11; ORLANDO, ETC., FL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
• WOPX (Channel 56; MELBOURNE, FL; Owner: PAXSON ORLANDO LICENSE, INC.)
• W56EB (Channel 56; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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