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Bowling Green, Florida

city · Hardee County

At a glance

2,226
Population
$116,800
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$210,814
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,011/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$45,357
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
31.3 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
0.19%
Locations with fiber available
9.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost14% above
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 college19 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates73.8%
College graduates7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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

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