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Winter Haven, FL vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Highlights
Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 4.4 years younger than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Winter Haven?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 51.9% more expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 7.3 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 Fuquay-Varina?
Fuquay-Varina, NC lies in Wake county near Raleigh. This town has seen significant growth since 2000 with its population almost doubling to around 22,000 people today.

 Winter Haven, FLFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$281,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Fuquay-Varina    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Do not ever make the mistake of moving to Wake County, NC. The rudest, unfriendliest people ever. Bad drivers, constant horn blowing unlike anywhere I have ever  More

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I am a local Real Estate Broker and Owner of Wray Realty (www.Triangle-NC.com) I grew up in the Bustling Triangle area. I have lived in Raleigh, Garner, Apex, and Now  More

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Over 19 years ago

I live in the heart of North  More

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