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Jackson, MI vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Jackson?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 6.3 years older than in Jackson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Jackson?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 81.2% more expensive than Jackson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Jackson?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 4.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jackson.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

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.

 Jackson, MIWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$38,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  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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