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Thomasville, GA vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Thomasville?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 4.6 years older than in Thomasville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Thomasville?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 48.8% more expensive than Thomasville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Thomasville?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 4.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Thomasville.

Things to do in Thomasville?
Thomasville, GA is an inviting town northwest of Tallahassee full of amazing places to explore like Pebble Hill Plantation displaying its distinctive landscape or War Toons Battle Simulation presenting outdoor activities; their annual event Thomasville Rose Show & Festival brings people together with food and games every April.

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.

 Thomasville, GAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$44,063  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Thomasville    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

My husband had transfered his job from Lordstown Ohio to Florida. I did my research and found Thomasville to have a very low crime rate along with a wonderful school  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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