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McAllen, TX vs Winter Haven, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 7.6% longer than it is for residents of McAllen.
- 13.1% fewer residents of Winter Haven work from home compared to residents of McAllen.
 McAllen, TXWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Commute Mode
 McAllen, TXWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk0.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.6%9.7%
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 McAllen, TXWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.6%2.9%
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 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 9 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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