Housing by town in Hardee County, Florida
Hardee County, Florida has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $962 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $740 in 2015–2019 (+30.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Wauchula has the highest median gross rent ($1,017) and Zolfo Springs the lowest ($967).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $962 (±$47)
- Households that rent
- 28.6%
- Median household income
- $60,489
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Hardee County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $1,011 | 29.8% | $45,357 | $116,800 | $808 |
| Wauchula | $1,017 | 56.8% | $53,013 | $191,800 | $1,176 |
| Zolfo Springs | $967 | 29.5% | $60,946 | $115,100 | $740 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,450 | $27,400 | $43,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,350 | $50,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,250 | $56,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,150 | $62,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,250 | $67,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 7 people | $48,550 | $48,550 | $77,650 |
| 8 people | $51,700 | $51,700 | $82,650 |
How the places in Hardee County rank across Florida
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Crime reported to police in Hardee County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 213 | 309 | 1,196 | 25,830 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 66 | 250 | 236 | 895 | 26,356 | 3 of 3 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Hardee County recorded 66 violent and 236 property crimes, 250 and 895 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hardee County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee County Sheriff's Office | 18,934 | 51 | 177 |
| Wauchula Police Department | 4,958 | 14 | 43 |
| Bowling Green Police Department | 2,464 | 1 | 16 |
ZIP codes in Hardee County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33873 | 13,935 | $963 | $180,100 | $54,444 | 31.5% |
| 33834 | 6,188 | $1,014 | $113,500 | $60,817 | 27.8% |
| 33890 | 5,197 | $979 | $143,200 | $86,831 | 17.0% |
| 33865 | 488 | — | $280,000 | $67,818 | 57.9% |
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Questions about Hardee County
What is the crime rate in Hardee County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Hardee County recorded 250 violent and 895 property crimes per 100,000 residents (66 violent and 236 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hardee County has the highest rent?
Wauchula has the highest median gross rent, $1,017 (±$142) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hardee County has the lowest rent?
Zolfo Springs has the lowest median gross rent, $967 (±$561) a month.
What is the median rent in Hardee County, Florida?
The median gross rent in Hardee County is $962 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hardee County, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hardee County, Florida
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hardee County, FL
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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