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.
Living in Babson Park
Renamed in 1923 for economist and Webber College founder Roger Babson, who bought roughly 400 acres here. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $56,500 median household
EducationAbout 3.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyPolk County
Homes in Babson Park
Owner-occupiedAbout 87% of occupied homes
Detached single-family homesAbout 93% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $163,700
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Babson Park home
Webber International University
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Business-focused university founded in 1927 by Roger Babson on a 110-acre Crooked Lake campus
Crooked Lake
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Outstanding Florida Water on the Lake Wales Ridge that the community adjoins
Warner University
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Private Christian university about half a mile from the community
Crooked Lake Prairie
Source: polkfl.gov
525-acre Polk County scrub preserve with trails and Florida scrub-jay habitat at 985 Ohlinger Rd
Crooked Lake Sandhill
Source: polkfl.gov
25-acre Polk County sandhill preserve with a self-guided trail and lake overlook at 801 Hollister Rd