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Winter Haven, FL vs Ocala, FL

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- Household income in Ocala, is 8% less than it is in Winter Haven and is 47% below the National Average.
- Winter Haven unemployment rate is 6.5%.
- Ocala unemployment rate is 5.6%.

Economy
 Winter Haven, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate6.5%5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth2.9%2.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth44.5%37.6%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$27,296$30,424$37,638
 Household Income$50,842$46,841$69,021
 Family Median Income$57,879$58,276$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Winter Haven, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K14.7%13.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.9%6.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K9.3%11.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.7%12.8%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.6%9.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.8%8.0%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.9%9.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.5%10.1%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K11.2%11.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.4%2.9%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K4.0%5.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Winter Haven, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.8%12.7%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science3.1%5.4%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%1.7%1.8%
 Legal0.6%1.5%1.2%
 Education, library5.7%5.6%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.4%1.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.1%7.4%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.9%2.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.3%3.2%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving7.4%6.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.4%5.3%3.6%
 Personal care3.0%2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.7%24.9%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair12.0%6.2%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving15.1%12.2%13.1%

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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ZIPS IN WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA
33880 33881
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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