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Hoover, AL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Hoover?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 2.7 years older than in Hoover.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Hoover?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 26.3% less expensive than Hoover housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Hoover?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hoover.

Things to do in Hoover?
Hoover, Alabama is a bustling suburb just south of Birmingham known for its modern shopping centers and various outlets.

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.

 Hoover, ALWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$95,970  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$381,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hoover    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hoover is in central Alabama and is a suburb of Birmigham. It has a mild four season climate wellsuited to nature lovers, golfers, and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Hoover, Alabama has a wide range of home buying opportunities. A huge plus is the up and coming TND community at The Preserve. The homes in this quaint neighborhood  More

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Over 20 years ago

Good municipal facilities (City Recreation Center, great library, good police and fire protection). Good schools (especially for Alabama). Traffic is heavy at  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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