Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Richard's Fine Coffees
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (27) F
Cobb Grand 10 Cinemas
Cinema
Bruce Canova Stadium
Stadium
Art Building
Theatre Arts
Auburndale Parks & Recreation Department
Museum
Food and Drink (47) F
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
King Liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Banana Boat
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Salems Gyros and Subs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Philly Pretzel Factory
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Salem's Gyros and More
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Auburndale Civic Center
Community Centre
Auburndale Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Harveys
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (15) B
Inman Park
Park
Chain of Lakes Downtown Trailhead Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Lake Cannon Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Girl Scout Park
Park
Lake blue park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
South Lake Howard Nature Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Gardner Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Lake Roy Park
Park
Twin Lakes Park and Lake Swoope Boat Ramp
Park
Auburndale City Park
Park
Auburndale Park
Park
Auburndale Park
Park
Lake Swoope Park
Park
Lake Summit Park
Park
Shops (63) F
Bealls
Department Store
Ronnie's Hair Design
Hairdresser
BonWorth
Clothing
Cato
Clothing
Pinky Nails & Spa
Beauty
Mobile Mart
Electronics
Sherman’s Antiques
Furniture
Mother Goose Resale
Clothing
Fifth Avenue Men's Wear
Clothing
Fashion & Multiservices Center
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
Belk
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Nail Creations
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Flo Cuts
Hairdresser
Pet World
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
TechMate
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Winter Haven.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Winter Haven
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Winter Haven is 96/100 - which is 2% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Winter Haven crime rates are 1,962 per 100k, which is 7% higher than Florida
Property Crime
1,645 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
317 crimes per 100k C+
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employment C-

The median income in Winter Haven is $48,560 - which is 1% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$48,560 F
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Florence Villa
Police
Winter Haven Police Department
Police
Winter Haven Hospital
Hospital
CVS
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
John I. Park, DMD, PA
Dentist
Polk County Sheriff's Office Northeast District Substation
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jan Phyl Village Fire Department
Fire Station
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Benzer Pharacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lake Alfred Police Department
Police
Lake Alfred Fire Department
Fire Station
Auburndale City Police Station
Police
Auburndale Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Eloise
Police
City of Auburndale Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Winter Haven home prices are $162,400 - which is 3% lower than Florida
Home Price
$162,400 C
Home Appreciation Rate
39% A+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C-

The Winter Haven graduation rate is 79% - which is 5% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (29) C-
Treasures Of Life Academy
Bethel Christian Academy
St Joseph Catholic School
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Jewett School Of The Arts
Beymer United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Fred G. Garner Elementary School
Inwood Elementary School
Cypress Junction Montessori
New Beginnings High School
Denison Middle School
Hartridge Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Winter Haven Montessori
Grace Lutheran School
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Ovell'S Chrisitian Academy
Elbert Elementary School
Winter Haven Adventist Academy
Winter Haven Christian School
Westwood Middle School
Bibleway Royal Christian Academy
Oasis Christian Academy
Lake Alfred Elementary School
High Schools (12) D-
Treasures Of Life Academy
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High
New Beginnings High School
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Winter Haven Senior High School
Winter Haven Adventist Academy
Winter Haven Christian School
Bibleway Royal Christian Academy
Oasis Christian Academy
All Hope Christian Academy
Auburndale Senior High School
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ratings A+

Winter Haven has an overall rating of 89% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes B+
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  • Winter Haven has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Winter Haven crime rates are 7% higher than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Winter Haven is 2% lower than the Florida average

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Winter Haven Is A Great Place To Live 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 25, 2018) If you are looking for affordable housing or reasonable prices to rent a home or an apartment then you should definitely check prices in Winter Haven. Also the homeowners insurance rates are very low. On a newer home worth $200,000 your homeowners insurance should be between $6 ...Read More 50-$750 a year (in 2018) but will be higher on an older home so try to buy a home in Winter Haven that was built after 2008 if you can. Legoland Florida ,CSX Transportation and Baycare Health Systems are all located in Winter Haven and they all give a big boost to the local economy. Although Area Vibes gives Winter Haven an "F" for crime (in 2018) the crime rates have dropped significantly over the past 3 years as evidenced by the FDLE crime stats report released in May of 2018. So once Area Vibes brings their crime stat figures up to date the crime rate in Winter Haven should show a significant improvement. My Wife and I feel very safe in Winter Haven. Finally Area Vibes gives Winter Haven a "D" in employment but in April of 2018 the Bureau Of Labor Statistics had the local unemployment rate at 3.7% which is below the national average. Read Less
Center of Florida is Fine By Me! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) We moved to Winter Haven Florida to escape the snow of the Northeast. Unlike neighboring Orlando, the little community I live in here in Winter Haven is peaceful and quiet. We have parks and shopping centers, but we don't have billions of tourists.

We take our kids to Legoland f ...Read More or fun, it is less crowded than the big amusement parks. We have a theater, place to enjoy fishing, and airboat rides are fun. When we want to eat at the best restaurants, Orlando is up the road on I4. Living in Winter Haven puts us right in the middle of Kissimmee and Tampa, where shopping, food, and attractions are abundant.

The best areas in Winter Haven are the numerous state parks within an hour of my home. We have our choice of the Gulf of Mexico beaches or the Atlantic Ocean beaches, we are right in the middle of each. Tropical storms tend to miss us here too, another reach I lover Winter Haven. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Winter Haven? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Inman Park
      Chain of Lakes Downtown Trailhead Park
      Central Park
      Lake Cannon Park
      Rotary Park
      Girl Scout Park
      Lake blue park
      Westwood Park

      Entertainment

      Cobb Grand 10 Cinemas
      Bruce Canova Stadium
      Art Building
      Auburndale Parks & Recreation Department

      Food & Drink

      Hungry Howie's
      King Liquor
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Banana Boat
      Andy's Frozen Custard
      Zaxby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Winter Haven? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Winter Haven.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Winter Haven? The cost of living in Winter Haven is 96/100 - which is 2% lower than Florida.
      Winter Haven
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Winter Haven? Winter Haven crime rates are 1,962, which are 7% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,962 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Winter Haven? The median income in Winter Haven is $48,560 which is 1% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $48,56012% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,15812% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Winter Haven a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Winter Haven Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Dundee Pharmacy
      CVS
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Winter Haven home prices? Winter Haven home prices are $162,400 - which is 3% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $162,40012% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $946equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Winter Haven have good schools? The Winter Haven graduation rate is 79% - which is 5% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Winter Haven a good place to live? Winter Haven has an overall rating of 89% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      9 total surveys

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