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Cocoa, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Cocoa?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 2.4 years younger than in Cocoa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Cocoa?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 6.2% less expensive than Cocoa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Cocoa?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cocoa.

Things to do in Cocoa?
Cocoa, FL is a lovely city south of Cocoa Beach filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Lori Wilson Park showcasing its distinctive landscape or Rotary Riverfront Park great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Historic Cocoa Village Festival Offering lots of entertainment every January.

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.

 Cocoa, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$48,085  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cocoa    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Cocoa benefits = super low property taxes, very little hurricane damage in last 40 years, grow anything (we grow 40% of what we eat in a regular neighborhood lot) 17  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have lived in cocoa FL for 7yrs and rockledge before cocoa for 20yrs,we now live in cocoa,it's a very dirty town has nothing to offer,the crime yet unreported  More

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Over 16 years ago

A great place to  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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