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Deerfield Beach, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Deerfield Beach?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 2.8 years younger than in Deerfield Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Deerfield Beach?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 1.7% more expensive than Deerfield Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Deerfield Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Deerfield Beach.

Things to do in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach, Florida features watersport activities like surfing at Dania Beach Pier or relaxing on the beachside boardwalk.

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.

 Deerfield Beach, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$49,650  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Deerfield Beach    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I live in Deerfield Beach, Florida and would like to find a very inexpensive place in or near Biloxi, Mississippi. My name is Phil and my phone number is (954)  More

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Over 20 years ago

Quiet Waters park is a great place to go for a jog, a picnic or for the adventurous some waterskiing, knee boarding and skateboarding. Although many trees and dirt bike  More

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Deerfield Beach is a beautiful place to live. The actual beach area has been renovated and is magnificent. Very clean with friendly people. All areas of the city are  More

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 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 9 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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