Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 95 —
5% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing5% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost4% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates22.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Bartow Economic Development Council
The Bartow Economic Development Council is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of developing a strong and competitive economy through fostering and encouraging new business development and business retention, while embracing Bartow's quality of life. It is a not-for-profit private-public partnership serving the City of Bartow as its primary economic development and business advocacy organization committed to the continual growth and diversification of its economy.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes