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Florence, SC vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 1.8 years older than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Florence?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 42.3% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, South Carolina is situated in Florence county giving tourists leisure areas such as the Florence Museum or Swamp Fox Players Theater combined with employment opportunities at McLeod Regional Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Palmetto Preformance Factory

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.

 Florence, SCWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$52,425  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  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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