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Crystal Lake, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Crystal Lake?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 1.5 years older than in Crystal Lake.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Crystal Lake?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 5.2% less expensive than Crystal Lake housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Crystal Lake?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 7.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Crystal Lake.

Things to do in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake, Illinois is found in McHenry county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Crystal Lake South High School while also having shopping options at Crystal Point Mall and multiple restaurants including Wildfire Barbeque Co.

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.

 Crystal Lake, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$96,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  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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