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Winter Haven, FL vs Fort Myers, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 0.7 years younger than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Winter Haven?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 24.3% more expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Winter Haven.

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.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

 Winter Haven, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$281,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.12  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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