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Winter Haven, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 9.1 years older than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Winter Haven?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 54.3% more expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 0.1 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 Merritt Island?
Merritt Island FL found Central Florida barrier close proximity tourist Disney World resorts eclectic mix wildlife landscapes everglade marshes

 Winter Haven, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$281,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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