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Shirley, NY vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Shirley?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 2.0 years older than in Shirley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Shirley?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 33.8% less expensive than Shirley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Shirley?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 10.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shirley.

Things to do in Shirley?
A hamlet within Brookhaven Town in Suffolk County, boasts rural charm without sacrificing access to urban centers like Patchogue Village or Medford Lakeside Shopping Center for those who prefer an indoor shopping experience. The community hosts annual festivals throughout the year including their almost 50-year running festival at Wildwood State Park each July 4th weekend featuring classic car shows, firework displays & carnival rides!

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.

 Shirley, NYWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$101,437  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shirley    7 Reviews

Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has  More

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Over 12 years ago

High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice  More

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Over 12 years ago

nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class  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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