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Lakeland Highlands, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Lakeland Highlands?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 4.6 years younger than in Lakeland Highlands.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Lakeland Highlands?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 26.4% less expensive than Lakeland Highlands housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Lakeland Highlands?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lakeland Highlands.

Things to do in Lakeland Highlands?
Lakeland Highlands, Florida is situated between Lakeland and Winter Haven in Polk County just south of Tampa Bay where residents enjoy year round sunshine with mild winters and hot summers making it perfect destination all year round! In this beautiful area visitors can find unique attractions such as Bok Tower Gardens featuring over 300 acres of lush gardens with its majestic 205 foot carillon tower ringing out every hour; shopping at Lakeland Square Mall; numerous golf courses; entertainment venues including Legoland Florida; delightful restaurants; plus many more activities making it easy why this area is so popular throughout Central Florida!

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.

 Lakeland Highlands, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$94,848  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$381,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.76  Unlock26.38
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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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