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Oviedo, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Oviedo?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 4.3 years older than in Oviedo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Oviedo?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 40.6% less expensive than Oviedo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Oviedo?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oviedo.

Things to do in Oviedo?
Oviedo, Florida lies within Seminole County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Archaeological & Historical Conservancy to Cantigny Golf plus employment opportunities at Central Florida Regional Hospital.

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.

 Oviedo, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$103,882  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$473,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oviedo    12 Reviews

My family retired here from the cold north and have never been happier. We searched Arizona (didn't like the scorpions, lack of green, or air quality after sand  More

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Over 8 years ago

Oviedo is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Low crime rate and fun community events create a strong community. We are experiencing strong growth in new  More

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I've been in Oviedo since 2001 and it is a nice place to live as far as family goes. Seminole county schools are considered better than the others in Central Florida. Go  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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