Jacksonville, FL vs Winter Haven, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Jacksonville leads in median household income ($61,442 vs $56,425). Jacksonville leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 27.9 min). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 985,843 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+20.7 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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