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Barrington, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Barrington?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 43.2% less expensive than Barrington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Barrington?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 8.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Barrington.

Things to do in Barrington?
Barrington is a village located in Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. With a population of more than 10,000 people, it covers an area of 10 square miles with plenty of natural beauty such as rivers and lakes. There is also the historic Catlow Theater which opened in 1926 and still operates today.

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.

 Barrington, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$126,250  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$495,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  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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