Bartow, FL vs Baton Rouge, LA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Baton Rouge
74.1
#631 nationally
Baton Rouge leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Bartow leads in median household income ($60,974 vs $50,155). Bartow leads in crime level (13.5 vs 14.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Baton Rouge, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 74.1 (#631) |
| Population | 20,584 | 219,573 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $233,136 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $50,155 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+11.1 |
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70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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74.1 Score
Baton Rouge, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$233,136
Population
219,573
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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