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Stuart, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Stuart?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 10.4 years younger than in Stuart.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Stuart?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 22.7% less expensive than Stuart housing costs.

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

Things to do in Stuart?
Stuart is a small city located east from West Palm Beach famous for its waterfront setting full of outdoor activities such as fishing or kayaking in St. Lucie River Estuary Reserve allowing visitors to explore Florida's natural wonderland while discovering unique wildlife habitats and nearby islands offering glimpses into the region“s nautical traditions.

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.

 Stuart, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$55,157  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$363,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Stuart    8 Reviews

After many years of globe trodding, I came upon Stuart out of sheer luck. I was offered a job at one of the local public schools, and I spent three wonderful years  More

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.... our horrendous experience owning a home in this area is not based on a "small" or "isolated" incident. Our family has been involved with SE Florida since the mid  More

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Think twice before you buy a vacation or winter home in this area of Florida, really, think twice. The realtors are astonishingly lawless, predatory, and truly  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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