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Horizon West, FL vs Parkland, FL

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Are people in Parkland older or younger than people in Horizon West?
- The Median Age in Parkland is 5.1 years older than in Horizon West.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkland or Horizon West?
- Parkland housing costs are 124.6% more expensive than Horizon West housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkland or Horizon West?
- The average commute for residents of Parkland is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Horizon West.

Things to do in Horizon West?
Horizon West FL is an emerging community near Orlando located around Lake Apopka that offers plenty for residents including access to public schools managed by Orange County Public School District combined with local charter school programs for those seeking alternative educational experiences! Residents have easy access to lakeside trails perfect for biking along with nature preserves ideal for bird watching or simply enjoying natural views surrounding them!

Things to do in Parkland?
Parkland FL sits at the edge of Everglades National Park well known for numerous active recreational activities including hiking trails, fishing spots plus boat tours available during warmer months!

 Horizon West, FLParkland, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,772329,725,481
 Median Income$107,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$451,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.49  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Horizon West    1 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in the HW area 5 years, Orlando over 25 and Baltimore, Charlotte and Miami for perspective. This area is beautiful- lots of nature, parks and lakes but hard  More

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Reviews for Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

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Over 11 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

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Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   More

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