Bartow, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Bartow's Demographic Profile

Bartow has 7,849 households and a median income of $56,852, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +18% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 21,734
# Households 7,849
Median age 37
Median household income $56,852
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,780
5-year population change +18%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Highland City $491 5,953 SF 6.50%
Winter Haven $232 9,883 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bartow $141 5,646 SF
Highland City $283 2,770 SF
Eagle Lake $1,113 5,101 SF
Fort Meade $152 16,500 SF
Winter Haven $665 4,921 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Winter Haven $455 3,798 SF 12.62%
Dundee $192 4,217 SF 12.62%
Lakeland $196 5,501 SF 6.30%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bartow

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Highland City Professional Office

Lakeland, FL 33812

  • 3,570 SF Office Building
  • $929,000
For Sale

215 Mary Reckeweg Way

Bartow, FL 33830

  • 5,436 SF Office Building
  • $889,000
For Sale

Hooker Ranch Estates

Bartow, FL 33830

  • 54.93 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

Redevelopment Opportunity

Bartow, FL 33830

  • 2,872 SF Retail Building
  • $500,000
For Sale

Agricultural Land Site

Bartow, FL 33830

  • 3.36 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $700,000
For Sale

THE PRESERVE AT SADDLE CREEK

Bartow, FL 33830

  • 9.01 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,490,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Bartow pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bartow $145 19,554 SF
Alturas $173 11,777 SF
Highland City $618 5,158 SF
Eagle Lake $1,568 5,101 SF
Fort Meade $212 6,600 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bartow alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Bartow or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bartow 21,734 7,849 37 $56,852 3 2,780 18%
Alturas 4,464 1,610 41 $59,758 3 316 18%
Highland City 13,372 4,801 39 $88,884 3 1,173 16%
Eagle Lake 3,976 1,310 35 $57,134 3 416 22%
Fort Meade 6,095 2,306 39 $37,661 3 563 20%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bartow, FL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Bartow

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Is Bartow a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Bartow offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Bartow?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Bartow. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Bartow?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Bartow. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Bartow compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Bartow. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Bartow acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Bartow, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.