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Fayetteville, AR vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 12.6 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Fayetteville?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 15.4% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 4.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

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.

 Fayetteville, ARWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  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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