Polk County, Florida
Babson Park Real Estate and Local Guide
A small rural community on the shore of Crooked Lake anchored by Webber International University; it was renamed in 1923 for economist Roger Babson. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Babson Park best.
About the area
Living in Babson Park, FL
Renamed in 1923 for economist and Webber College founder Roger Babson, who bought roughly 400 acres here.
The housing market
Homes in Babson Park
- About 87% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 93% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $163,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Babson Park home
Webber International University
Business-focused university founded in 1927 by Roger Babson on a 110-acre Crooked Lake campus
Crooked Lake
Outstanding Florida Water on the Lake Wales Ridge that the community adjoins
Warner University
Private Christian university about half a mile from the community
Crooked Lake Prairie
525-acre Polk County scrub preserve with trails and Florida scrub-jay habitat at 985 Ohlinger Rd
Crooked Lake Sandhill
25-acre Polk County sandhill preserve with a self-guided trail and lake overlook at 801 Hollister Rd
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.