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Winter Haven, FL vs Gibsonton, FL

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Are people in Gibsonton older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Gibsonton is 8.8 years younger than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gibsonton or Winter Haven?
- Gibsonton housing costs are 16.7% more expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gibsonton or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Gibsonton is 5.9 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 Gibsonton?
Gibsonton ,FL is an unincorporated community located in Hillsborough County Florida with a population of about 13500 people. Gibsonton has many historical attractions such as Allen’s Creek Cemetery - Fremont Landing Site and Sylvester's Bar-B-Que House - James Boonie’s House both listed on the National Register Of Historic Places .The area also provides plenty recreational activities like canoeing down Little Manatee River State Park Canoe Trail Access Area or playing tennis at Summerfield Crossings Tennis Courts Facilities System

 Winter Haven, FLGibsonton, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,242329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$281,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 Gibsonton    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I love the comfortable feeling of Gibsonton. It is a nice place to  More

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