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Palm Coast, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Palm Coast?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 8.7 years younger than in Palm Coast.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Palm Coast?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 19.1% less expensive than Palm Coast housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Palm Coast?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 1.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Palm Coast.

Things to do in Palm Coast?
Palm Coast, Florida is a coastal town near Jacksonville located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Here you'll find miles upon miles of pristine beaches with amazing views along with plenty of restaurants serving up local cuisine.

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.

 Palm Coast, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$61,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$347,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Palm Coast    34 Reviews

I actually debated writing a review, when places like Palm Coast are discovered it becomes over populated. That said, it’s selfish to keep it a secret, some people need  More

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Over 6 years ago

Not really a review but a question. My husband and I will be moving to the Palm Coast area soon. Work from home and need to find a 2 bed house/townhouse to rent  More

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Over 7 years ago

Palm Coast is in between Daytona and St Aug --- both of which are much better cities than Palm Coast. This town is your typical retail FL town, with a small stretch of  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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