Living in Winter Haven, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winter Haven · Census data 2020–2024
Winter Haven has 55,200 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $59,648 (20% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $269,800, the median rent is $1,246/month.
Winter Haven at a glance
- Population
- 55,200
- Median age
- 40.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $59,648State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $269,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,246/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Winter Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Winter Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winter Haven the median home value is $269,800, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,673 a month in housing costs.
Winter Haven median household income
The median household income in Winter Haven is $59,648 and the income per person is $30,632. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Winter Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,431
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.67
Winter Haven demographics
- Population
- 55,200
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 20,396
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winter Haven ›
Education in Winter Haven
22% of adults 25 and older in Winter Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winter Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Winter Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $269,800 | $1,246 |
| Inwood | 7,556 | $55,540 | $142,300 | $1,230 |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | $75,483 | $287,100 | $1,369 |
| Jan Phyl Village | 5,708 | $53,571 | $258,600 | $1,210 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,893 | $70,523 | $256,300 | $1,688 |
| Auburndale | 18,530 | $77,911 | $296,200 | $1,208 |
| Wahneta | 3,876 | $46,598 | $97,500 | $1,113 |
| Lake Alfred | 7,277 | $67,202 | $239,900 | $1,349 |
| Lake Hamilton | 1,777 | $60,486 | $250,700 | $1,180 |
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What is the median household income in Winter Haven, FL?
The median household income in Winter Haven is $59,648, 20% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Winter Haven?
The median home value in Winter Haven is $269,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Winter Haven?
The median gross rent in Winter Haven is $1,246 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Winter Haven, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Winter Haven?
The median age in Winter Haven is 40.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Winter Haven?
The average commute to work in Winter Haven is 28 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter Haven?
The unemployment rate in Winter Haven is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winter Haven?
22% of adults in Winter Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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