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Winter Haven, FL vs Thomasville, GA

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Are people in Thomasville older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Thomasville is 4.6 years younger than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Thomasville or Winter Haven?
- Thomasville housing costs are 32.8% less expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Thomasville or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Thomasville is 4.4 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 Thomasville?
Thomasville, GA is an inviting town northwest of Tallahassee full of amazing places to explore like Pebble Hill Plantation displaying its distinctive landscape or War Toons Battle Simulation presenting outdoor activities; their annual event Thomasville Rose Show & Festival brings people together with food and games every April.

 Winter Haven, FLThomasville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,844329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
 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 Thomasville    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

My husband had transfered his job from Lordstown Ohio to Florida. I did my research and found Thomasville to have a very low crime rate along with a wonderful school  More

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