Life in Winter Haven research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Winter Haven over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Winter Haven:
The population in Winter Haven is 52,846.
The median home value in Winter Haven is $276,910.
The median income in Winter Haven is $59,604.
The cost of living in Winter Haven is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Winter Haven is $1,200.
The unemployment rate in Winter Haven is 4.4%.
The poverty rate in Winter Haven is 16.5%.
The average high in Winter Haven is 83.6° and the average low is 62.3°.
Crime in Winter Haven summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Winter Haven. Key points include:
There were 1,061 total crimes in Winter Haven in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Winter Haven is 1,784.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Winter Haven is 235.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Winter Haven is 1,549.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Winter Haven is -15.79% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Winter Haven / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,061 | 1,784.7 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 140 | 235.5 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 23.5 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 119 | 200.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 921 | 1,549.2 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 96 | 161.5 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 760 | 1,278.4 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 65 | 109.3 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Winter Haven summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Winter Haven. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Winter Haven is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Winter Haven is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Winter Haven is $276,910.
The median income in Winter Haven is $59,604.
| Living Expense | Winter Haven | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Winter Haven is 83.6° and the average low is 62.3°.
There are 74.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Winter Haven |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 62.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Winter Haven is 52,846. The population has increased 59.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,846 | 4.1% |
| 2022 | 50,778 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 48,707 | 13.4% |
| 2020 | 42,933 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 41,248 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 39,615 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 38,663 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 36,669 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 35,835 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 35,070 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 34,561 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 34,118 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 33,638 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 33,127 | - |
44.0% White with 23,234 White residents.
25.7% African American with 13,598 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 952 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 422 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 1,635 Two Or More residents.
24.6% Hispanic with 13,001 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.0% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 25.7% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 24.6% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Winter Haven is 52.0% female with 27,469 female residents.
Winter Haven is 48.0% male with 25,377 male residents.
| Gender | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
7.7% of households in Winter Haven earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Winter Haven earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Winter Haven earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Winter Haven earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Winter Haven earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Winter Haven earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Winter Haven earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Winter Haven earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Winter Haven earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Winter Haven earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 10.1% | 12.6% |