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Auburndale, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Auburndale?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 1.2 years older than in Auburndale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Auburndale?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 4.8% less expensive than Auburndale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Auburndale?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Auburndale.

Things to do in Auburndale?
Auburndale is a suburb near Tampa renowned for its close proximity to Legoland Florida making it a great spot for kids while still offering plenty of outdoor attractions such as hiking trails ideal for discovering the region“s unique wildlife habitats plus numerous eateries throughout the area.

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.

 Auburndale, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$60,514  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$295,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Auburndale    2 Reviews

I have offices in Orlando and Tampa Bay and was looking for a community in between that was easy access to I4 to commute. Auburndale, FL was the perfect fit! You can  More

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Over 11 years ago

Auburndale has a wonderfully mild winter climate and is only 35 miles from the Disney Resorts where we have annual passes and really enjoy them! There are many lakes  More

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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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