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Winter Haven, FL vs Salinas, CA

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- Household income in Salinas, is 49% more than it is in Winter Haven and is 9% above the National Average.
- Winter Haven unemployment rate is 6.5%.
- Salinas unemployment rate is 14.3%.
 Winter Haven, FLSalinas, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock14.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth44.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$27,296  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$75,747$69,021
 Family Median Income$57,879  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Winter Haven, FLSalinas, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.9%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock7.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.7%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock17.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock7.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Winter Haven, FLSalinas, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock2.3%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.2%1.2%
 Education, library5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.9%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock15.5%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair12.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock15.3%13.1%
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 Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 14 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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