Winter Haven, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Osceola County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
52,846 Population 1,590/sq mi density
$59,604 Median Income $30,101 per capita
$248,200 Home Value $272,484 Zillow
$1,200 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
235 Violent Crime/100K 1,551 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,604 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $1,200/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Winter Haven, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,604
21% below
$30,101 per capita
Home Value
$248,200
12% below
Zillow: $272,484
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
3% above
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
38% below
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Winter Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Winter Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
88%
Rent
103%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winter Haven a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winter Haven residents earn a median household income of $59,604 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,101. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,530 business establishments, including 866 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winter Haven is $248,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,484. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Winter Haven reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Winter Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winter Haven has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population52,846
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,590/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,604
Per Capita$30,101
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A
Home Value$248,200
Rent$1,200
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$272,484
Housing Units22,180
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

F
Violent235/100K
Property1,551/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary161/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation171 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Winter Haven was founded in 1884.
The median home in Winter Haven was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 866 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.