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Winter Haven, FL vs Lake Mary, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lake Mary has been positive.
- Lake Mary has 1.8% more unemployment than Winter Haven.
- Lake Mary job growth has increased by 7.5% in the past 10 years.
 Winter Haven, FLLake Mary, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth6.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth30.4%  Unlock6.3%
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 Lake Mary    3 Reviews

I moved here from PA 11 years ago. I've seen this place grow and for the better. Everything is conveniently located. We have every store and restaurant imaginable,  More

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Over 18 years ago

A lot of shopping, nice and quiet residential areas, beautiful, great for  More

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Overall, a very nice place to  More

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