Winter Haven, Florida
Among the top 25% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 51% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US places
- top 4% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 5% for summer humidity
Winter Haven is a mid-size city in Florida with about 51,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and park & nature access. It rates lower on school quality and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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Precipitation 7.6 in2.8 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 36% of US places
Home Value$221k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 60% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.62%better than 91% of US places
Unemployment4.2%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)62°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.9 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 5% of US places
Comfortable Days134 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.5better than 75% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 65% of US places
School Quality35.1better than 8% of US places
Violent Crime1040/100kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Crime1645/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Community
Population50,77897th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9234th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)47.3%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.5%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)21.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 37% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance38 mibetter than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.1%better than 36% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.86better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Winter Haven an affordable place to live?
- Winter Haven is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winter Haven?
- The median home value in Winter Haven is $221k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winter Haven?
- Median household income in Winter Haven is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winter Haven?
- Median gross rent in Winter Haven is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winter Haven safe?
- Winter Haven is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1040/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 1645/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winter Haven?
- Winter Haven averages 84°F in July and 62°F in January, with 51.9 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winter Haven?
- Public-school quality in Winter Haven is below average, scoring better than 8% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Winter Haven?
- The average one-way commute in Winter Haven is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)