2941 Driver Ln, 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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| 2939 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2940 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2938 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2937 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2942 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2944 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2940 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2936 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2946 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2938 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2935 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2934 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2948 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2941 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2939 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2943 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2936 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2937 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2933 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2950 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2932 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2935 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2934 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2942 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2940 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2931 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2938 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2930 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2933 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2936 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2932 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2934 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2931 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2929 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2928 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2932 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2930 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2929 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2930 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2927 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2943 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2941 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2926 Birdie Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2945 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2939 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2928 Driver Ln | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2947 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2937 Country Club Dr | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 2927 Birdie Dr | 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%.