2970 Chip Cr, Bowling Green
Hardee County Real Estate - Bowling Green
Bowling Green is in South Central Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 2,930. Bowling Green is approximately 35 miles from Brandon (population 103,483) and around 29 miles from Lakeland (population 97,422).
The median age for residents of Bowling Green is 28.3. Around 51.6% of Bowling Green households include school aged children and 28.6% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 63.3% of the Bowling Green population are White, 10.4% are Black or African American, .5% American Indian, .5% Asian and 2.2% are Two or more Races. Bowling Green has a significant Hispanic population. 58.3% (1,710) of Bowling Green residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. Of these 85.55% are of Mexican origin, 1.22% Puerto Rican, .29% Cuban and 12.92% are of other Hispanic or Latino origin.
There are 1,006 housing units in Bowling Green. 214 (21.2%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Bowling Green is a tourist destination, 51.8% (111) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 249 residential rental units in Bowling Green. 232 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 6.4%.
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Hardee County
Hardee County is located in South Central Florida, along with Desoto, Hendry, Glades, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties. Incorporated cities are Bowling Green, Wauchula (the county seat), and Zolfo Springs. The county's population is over 25,000.
The major industries for Hardee County are citrus, phosphate mining, vegetable farming, and cattle. The population increases during the harvesting season as a result of migratory workers. Major private sector employers are Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation, Wal-Mart, Mosaic, C.F. Industries, and Peace River Electric Cooperative. Top public sector employers include Hardee School District, County Government, and Hardee County Sheriff's Office.
A rural county, Hardee?s economy is largely driven by agriculture. It is the fifth most productive county in Florida for citrus. Virtually all of the over 12 million boxes of citrus are oranges. 47,000 acres are devoted to commercial citrus production. Hardee County is also number five for the number of cattle and calves. Much of the cattle in the region is sold to ranches in the western portion of the nation before they are mature so that they can grow larger than they would be able to at Florida ranches.
Wauchula is situated along the Peace River, giving it access to maritime recreation, from paddleboarding to canoeing to fishing. The healthcare industry is a large segment of the county's economy; Florida Hospital Wauchula is located in the city. Commercial farms in the area grow blueberries, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, peppers, tomatoes, and watermelons.
Hardee County includes three public golf courses. Throughout the county are recreational lakes, including four at Hardee Lakes County Park. In addition to fishing at the lake, the park includes trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cycling.
Neighboring Properties
| Address | Type | Sq Ft | Class | |
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| 2968 Chip Cr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2972 Chip Cr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2966 Chip Cr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2954 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2961 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2955 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2964 Chip Cr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2959 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2952 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2953 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2962 Chip Cr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2957 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2960 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2950 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2951 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2955 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2960 Chip Cr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2958 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2948 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2959 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2949 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2953 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2954 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2957 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2946 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2947 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2951 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2953 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2952 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 3082 Oaks Bnd | Single Family | 2,569 | B |
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| 2951 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2972 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 3072 Oaks Bnd | Single Family | 2,338 | B |
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| 3092 Oaks Bnd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 3062 Oaks Bnd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2970 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2971 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 3102 Oaks Bnd | Single Family | 4,117 | B |
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| 2968 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2969 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 3052 Oaks Bnd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2944 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2945 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2949 Par Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2950 Eagle Way | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2967 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2966 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2949 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2964 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L |
Local Household Income
The median household income in this part of Florida is $44,029. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $15,516 per year. The top 10% earn more than $109,632 per year. The top 1% earn more than $372,033 per year. Most renters earn between $21,636 (20th percentile) and $39,204 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $88,058 and $110,073.
Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates
Local Rents
The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $727. Most renters earn between $1,803 and $3,267 per month. They typically spend 32% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $494 (20th percentile) to $1,009 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 11%.
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