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Winter Haven, FL vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 8.9 years younger than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Winter Haven?
- Kearney housing costs are 7.8% less expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 11.6 minutes shorter 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 Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Winter Haven, FLKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$281,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 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 9 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 Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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