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Alachua, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Alachua?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 0.2 years older than in Alachua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Alachua?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 7.5% less expensive than Alachua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Alachua?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alachua.

Things to do in Alachua?
Alachua, FL is tucked away in northern Florida between Gainesville & High Springs. Famous for its stunning natural landscape with rolling hills & streams, this quiet rural community has recently attracted new businesses & tourists alike who come to explore the area’s abundance of outdoor activities.

Things to do in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven, Florida lies within Polk county offering tourists plenty of entertainment opportunities around Legoland Florida Resort along with local stores like The Lakeside Village Shopping Center.

 Alachua, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$65,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$303,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alachua    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 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 8 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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