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Sylvania, OH vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Sylvania?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 0.5 years younger than in Sylvania.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Sylvania?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 5.3% more expensive than Sylvania housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Sylvania?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sylvania.

Things to do in Sylvania?
Sylvania, OH is a vibrant city west of Toledo boasting a variety of landmarks including Olander Park System displaying its unique environment or Wildwood Preserve Metropark offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Heritage Days each June.

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.

 Sylvania, OHWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$88,246  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$267,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sylvania    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Sylvania, Ohio is a suburb of Toledo, Ohio in the Northwest part of the state. The climate here is pretty decent if you are OK with a fairly long winter. Sometimes the  More

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If you enjoy small Midwestern towns or cities, Sylvania, Ohio, could fill the bill. It has a noteworthy school system, little-to-average traffic, and a great library.   More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Sylvania for the majority of my life. The school system is top notch and one of the few areas where the school levy always seems to pass. If you're  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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