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Lynchburg, VA vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Lynchburg?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 12.4 years older than in Lynchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Lynchburg?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 26.8% more expensive than Lynchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Lynchburg?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 6.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lynchburg.

Things to do in Lynchburg?
Lynchburg, Virginia stands out for its unique mix between natural beauty and its restaurants along Riverfront Park.

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.

 Lynchburg, VAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$54,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  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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