Bartow, Florida · ZIP 33830

Bartow — ZIP 33830

Bartow (33830) scores 54/100 — Fair for Florida. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $280K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$280K

Median rent$1,818/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$280K

Median Rent

$1,818/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,675

Violent Crime

1,899

Property Crime

6,776

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
UNION ACADEMY	06–08	382	64%	68%
BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY	KG–05	524	61%	73%
SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY	PK–05	843	53%	54%
FLORAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	585	47%	44%
BELLA CITTA	PK–08	1,459	45%	43%
BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	881	36%	32%
BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,276	32%	48%
JAMES E. STEPHENS ACADEMY	PK–05	336	27%	22%
GIBBONS STREET PK CENTER	PK–PK	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

32,738

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 33830 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 33830 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 33830 is approximately $280K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 33830 in Bartow has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.