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Franklin, NC vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Winter Haven has been positive.
- Winter Haven has 2.3% less unemployment than Franklin.
- Winter Haven job growth has increased by 30.4% in the past 10 years.
 Franklin, NCWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock17.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  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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