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Elmhurst, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Elmhurst?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 0.4 years older than in Elmhurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Elmhurst?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 37.1% less expensive than Elmhurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Elmhurst?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 5.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Elmhurst.

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

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.

 Elmhurst, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$128,355  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$447,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  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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