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Seminole, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Seminole?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 12.2 years younger than in Seminole.

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

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Seminole?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Seminole.

Things to do in Seminole?
Seminole, FL is a pleasant city southwest of Clearwater featuring several spectacular spots such as Boca Ciega Millenium Park perfect for exploring or Wall Springs Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Seminole Pow Wow celebrating local culture with music and art.

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.

 Seminole, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$63,352  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$355,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Seminole    7 Reviews

I've lived in Seminole for almost 6 years now. It's a cute small little town that is part of the Tampa/St. Pete area. The Tampa Bay/St. Pete area is quite beautiful  More

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Over 15 years ago

Florida is a great  More

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I've only been in seminole for less than a week, and I've spent two days at the SPC library in Seminole. First day someone stole my day planner. The next day someone  More

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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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