The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33830 sells for about $329,990, or $179 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.12% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,075 a month.
ZIP 33830 — Bartow
The 33830 housing market in Bartow is experiencing a period of softness characterized by elevated vacancy rates and a decline in rental prices. While median home sale prices have seen a modest year-over-year increase, the market faces challenges with high inventory and longer days on market compared to national averages.
The area is a mix of local residents and investors, though the high vacancy rate and softer market indicators suggest caution for those looking for quick appreciation or high rental yields.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 18.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 33830, Polk County FL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
The rental market in 33830 shows signs of softening with a year-over-year rent decline of 0.56% and elevated vacancy rates around 10.6%.
The economy is centered in Bartow, the county seat of Polk County, with a mix of government, agricultural, and service-sector employment.
Data sourced from Repit and RealtyTrac; specific ACS breakdown not provided in search results.
- LEGOLAND® Florida Resort4.49.5 mi
- PEPPA PIG Theme Park Florida4.19.5 mi
- LEGOLAND® Florida Water Park4.59.6 mi
- Family Fun Center4.511.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.519.2 mi
- Bonnet Springs Park4.914.7 mi
- RP FUNDING CENTER4.314.4 mi
- Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium4.715.6 mi
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park4.614.3 mi
- Nineteen614.714.1 mi
- PEPPA PIG Theme Park Florida4.19.5 mi
- Circle B Bar Reserve4.88.3 mi
- LEGOLAND® Florida Water Park4.59.6 mi
- Incredibowl Entertainment Winter Haven4.411.1 mi
- Common Ground Playground4.812.1 mi
- Bok Tower Gardens4.814 mi
- Florida Children's Museum4.614.9 mi
- Florida Air Museum4.415.2 mi
- Spook Hill3.913.4 mi
- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College4.613.5 mi
- Circle B Bar Reserve4.88.3 mi
- Common Ground Playground4.812.1 mi
- Holloway Park4.510.5 mi
- Simmers-Young Park4.58.9 mi
- Loyce E. Harpe Park4.510.5 mi
- Lakeland Country Club4.412.5 mi
- Marine Supply, the Boating Center4.79.4 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Winter Haven - Lake Eloise4.89.1 mi
- Scooters Boat Rental Florida58.3 mi
- Cleveland Heights Golf Course4.212.1 mi
- The Club At Eaglebrooke4.59.2 mi
- Cypresswood Golf and Country Club3.812.6 mi
- Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club Community4.312.3 mi
- Bartow Golf Course4.11.2 mi
- International Market World Flea and Farmers Market4.311.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Grove Park Shopping Center4.611.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at Southgate Shopping Center4.612.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.112.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.39.2 mi
- Lakeland Linder International Airport4.714.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).