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Ormond Beach, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Ormond Beach?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 10.5 years younger than in Ormond Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Ormond Beach?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 26.8% less expensive than Ormond Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Ormond Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ormond Beach.

Things to do in Ormond Beach?
Ormond Beach, Florida is located in Volusia County providing visitors great shopping opportunities around The Pavilion at Ormond and various restaurants like TGI Friday’s.

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.

 Ormond Beach, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$60,229  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$384,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ormond Beach    8 Reviews

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

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The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

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I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  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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