At a Glance
Median Income
$59,604
$30,101 per capita
Home Value
$248,200
Zillow: $274,672
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
423/100K
2,547/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winter Haven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $274,672. 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 423 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,547/100K. The murder rate is 6.8/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population52,846
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,590/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,604
Per Capita$30,101
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$248,200
Rent$1,200
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$274,672
Housing Units22,180
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent423/100K
Property2,547/100K
Murder6.8/100K
Assault310/100K
Burglary409/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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