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Mentor, OH vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Mentor?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 5.9 years younger than in Mentor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Mentor?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 20.9% more expensive than Mentor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Mentor?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 1.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mentor.

Things to do in Mentor?
Mentor, Ohio lies along Lake Erie's shoreline in Lake County making it an ideal spot for fishing & swimming during warm weather months - plus winter sports like skiing & snowmobiling when temperatures drop! This dynamic suburb features lots of shopping centers along its charming Main Street plus annual events like festivals & parades throughout the year that bring together locals & visitors alike to celebrate their unique culture & history all within this vibrant community!

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.

 Mentor, OHWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$79,261  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mentor    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

There are some things about Mentor that are great, the schools are very good and the people (generally) friendly. The biggest issue I have had with the city is the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Snows from about October or November until approximately mid-to-late March, though one year it snowed until nearly June! Used to have four distinct seasons, but now  More

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Over 18 years ago

The City of Mentor ranks 7th in the state of Ohio interms of the number of manufacturing firms, and 10th in terms of the number of individuals involved in manufacturing  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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