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Fort Oglethorpe, GA vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Fort Oglethorpe?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 3.7 years younger than in Fort Oglethorpe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Fort Oglethorpe?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 37.4% more expensive than Fort Oglethorpe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Fort Oglethorpe?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 2.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Oglethorpe.

Things to do in Fort Oglethorpe?
Fort Oglethorpe, GA is a historical city located along US Highway 27 at the edge of northwestern Georgia with plenty of outdoor recreational activities available that include golfing, fishing, boating & hiking trails at nearby Chickamauga Battlefield 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.

 Fort Oglethorpe, GAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$42,333  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$204,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Oglethorpe    1 Reviews

Fort. Oglethorpe Georgia is a small town in between two major cities Atlanta,Georgia and Chattanooga,Tennessee. Both States are growing community's. School's are  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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