Babson Park is a small town of 1,071 in Florida, with a median household income of $58,750
.
Strengths:
Babson Park stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Babson Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Babson Park city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Babson Park metro area.
Metric
Babson Park, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Babson Park's violent crime rate is 56.0 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.0 /100k
Property Crime
346.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Babson Park is served primarily by POLK.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
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Babson Park, FL
National Avg
School District
POLK
—
Elementary Schools
87
—
Middle Schools
25
—
High Schools
36
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Babson Park sees average highs of 74.7°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation
.
Babson Park has a median home value of $139,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,750.
Babson Park's violent crime rate is 56.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Babson Park are operated by POLK.
The district has 87 elementary, 25 middle, and 36 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 2.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Babson Park, FL has a population of 1,071, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Babson Park averages 74.7°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Babson Park, Florida is 1,071 with a median age of 22.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Babson Park: median home $139,000, median household income $58,750, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Babson Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
