Winter Haven, Florida : Pros & Cons | Moving Winter Haven & Haines City FL

Hey everyone! Today we are in Winter Haven, FL which is one of the fastest growing cities in Central Florida! Polk county is offering a great opportunity for first time homebuyers to purchase amazing homes in an affordable range. Additionally, this city and county is experiencing a ton of new development, which has drawn more people to this area. There are however a few personal cons to this area that may deter you from living here, let's check it out!
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[@j.r.4187]

Very accurate description of Winter Haven. Some more "Pros" to living in Winter Haven is lower homeowners insurance rates (which are currently about 40-45 basis points for homeowners insurance meaning about $400.00-$450.00 per $100,000 in home value on homes built after 2005) since a homeowner won't be living near the coast of Florida. If you buy a home for less money your property taxes and homeowners insurance rates will be lower since the price of the home is lower. Also in addition to Legoland being in Winter Haven, Winter Haven is about 30 miles Southwest of Disney World, 40 miles Southwest of Universal Studios, and 50 miles East of Busch Gardens

[@annthomas4485]

Housing prices for rentals and purchases have skyrocketed. A lot of working people can't afford a place to stay. The traffic on hwy 27 and I-4 is always horrendous. I moved here 14 yrs ago and fell in love with this small quaint town. I still enjoy living here but it is loosing it's charm because of the growth. Just my two cents.

[@istinamari5135]

The trick is to live in the oldest parts of the city, that’s where it’s the most affordable. I live in the older part of the city but on the outskirts of WH is where the prices are skyrocketing in rent prices

[@mr.lugomlo5723]

Thanks for the great info!

[@istinamari5135]

I love this sleepy little city. One of the Last affordable cities in Florida. Relocated here from Vegas about 5 years ago.

[@lockheedmartinf-22raptor73]

Loved winter haven. It's so quiet, and you're not too far from the main attractions. Torn between living in Wayne township Indy and winter haven.

[@mariemarin1154]

thank u so much, ir was very help full that's what we are looking for so I guess I we are going to start looking for new construction home

[@willhuie4015]

Feel free to email me! I’d love to help out

[@willbygosh4887]

Might want to check out Mulberry and Polk City in Polk County.

[@tonydajani1900]

Thank you great video

[@willhuie4015]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suzzylouloudougherty5237]

Thanks

[@mrwhodey502]

Glad I found your video me and my wife are looking to move either lakeland or haines city withing 2 yrs and hopefully you're the realtor for us 💪🏽

[@willhuie4015]

Can’t wait! Shoot me an email!

[@demi-minwi3063]

Great info Will. I will be calling you.😊😊😊

[@oldschoolltv]

Third generation Winter Haven Resident, shhhhh your giving away our secrets😀

[@naturelover2292]

I feel you. Same here in Hillsborough county it’s getting to crowded.

[@katbelfanm3400]

As a Tampa Native I agree. I’m thinking about winter haven for this very reason

[@hansgruber650]

Very good speaking ability.

[@raulfonseca5008]

What part of WinterHaven is the outro of your video? Looks nice

[@anthonyburrell8524]

He’s right “ get in now before it’s too late, I’ve lived here now for over 3 years, & I can tell you’ winter haven is growing so fast, lots of new beautiful homes, nice yard space for the kids, at just about 275 thousand, all that’s missing now is a big shopping mall🤭 I love living here

[@medalgearsalad1419]

Is the area safe? Heard some scary things about WH.

[@CarolCityCane305]

How are the property taxes and how much you pay in homeowners insurance

[@beans526]

Foresight is key here. Everywhere in Florida is being developed but Wi ter Haven is not far behind from becoming the next cool city. Right now though it's pretty much in the middle if nowhere. Alot of orange groves and farms.

[@jill3621]

Can you do a video on Lake Alfred? I've seen new construction popping up there that is more expensive than Winter Haven... but seems to have less in the immediate area. I am wondering if builders are expecting Lake Alfred to be one of the next boom area outside of Orlando. (Kind of like how Minneola is rapidly growing and getting more expensive)

[@guyrich2005]

No nightlife? Downtown Central Ave in winter haven has plenty of bars, nightclubs, and a pool hall, Restaurants within walking distance, you can use a uber or lyft and have a enjoyable night.

[@Tweh92]

A quiet quality of life that sounds wonderful i dont like fast paced cities only for visits thats it.

[@mavirek]

We would love to afford a free-standing home with no HOA to worry about. We are homebodies so we don't mind a longer drive to entertainment. So long as there is a Publix, Lowes and Walmart within the area, we'd be happy. Where we are coming from, we will miss Buc-ee's. BUT as nice as Haines is we don't want to put both our eggs in one basket (there's a pun there. Are there other hidden gems around Central or Northern Florida that have similar advantages to Haines? Haines ticks both our boxes: #1 is the affordability in an area that looks well kept, new and with a promising future. We've had starts in areas where civilization showed up 5 years after we got there--and that's fine with us. #2 is its proximity to a city, even if it is an hour's drive. Truly we never heard of Haines, and thanks to you, we are actually encouraged about our house hunt now.

[@aliciabutler9049]

Would you please do something on townhomes please. Need to look into that area.

[@willhuie4015]

They’re aren’t many townhomes in Winter Haven, but if you send me an email I can get you some info on the surrounding areas!

[@anaa8612]

With so many lakes near by can you speak about the flood zones? Flood insurance cost? Home insurance costs? Utilities cost compared to Hillsborough, Osceola and Orange County ? Are there plans submitted for new schools? So much development but the schools don’t seem to be the best

[@willhuie4015]

Home insurance in general has been on the rise in FL, but I can’t give you a solid number because it varies on the age and what shape the home is in…. I typically see flood insurance premiums from 700-1500 depending on the elevation certificate. Utilities are another one that’s variable, there are several new schools being built to handle the influx of new residents due to the growth throughout most of Polk county, I always tell people it’s more of a foresight thing with this area.

[@hifey3]

Looking to move from colorado soon… winter haven looks very nice! How about the schools in that area?

[@deannalogan7871]

@Fenell Davis What part of Colorado are you moving from? My husband and I are also considering moving to Florida. He has relatives in Lakeland so there is also an option.

[@deannalogan7871]

@@hifey3 I should have mentioned we also live in Colorado.

[@hifey3]

@@deannalogan7871 Aurora colorado/Denver

[@darlenecarroll3876]

Moved here from Alb, NY. Love love love it here. Same distance to Tampa and Orlando but takes longer to drive to Orlando because of traffic. 45 minutes to Tampa/ hour to Disney / hour and 15 to downtown Orlando. Great place to raise a family or retire. People friendly

[@GilbertoAlVolantee]

Hello, I want to move from Seattle to winter heaven fl. Can I buy the house there while I still live and work in Seattle?

[@willhuie4015]

I would have to learn a bit more about your situation, but if you’re not occupying it immediately it would need to be a second home/ investment loan product

[@BeautifulPeony_Love]

Can we apply for the new home owner 0 down program in Winter Haven if we move there from out of state? And how do we apply for it?

[@willhuie4015]

Hello, as long as it’s a primary residence and you plan to live here, yes. Otherwise it will be a second home/investment loan

[@disneydays0415]

Enjoyed the video. I'm looking to retire and move to the central Florida area. Are there any 55+ retirement communities in Winter Haven?

[@willhuie4015]

There’s several between Lakeland and Winter Haven, send me an email if you want more info 😁

[@monyetanderson9041]

Plenty!!! And Nice

[@darlenecarroll3876]

Yes there are. Been here three years and love it.

[@danieldougherty7140]

Looking for multifamily lots in the area

[@Mauiwowie05]

Just say it’s 20 mins from Orlando Disney world 🌎

[@fundiejean2785]

Hello, I am from Canada and thinking of moving tho the US. Can I also buy a home in that location with 0$ down?

[@kfergus3662]

US love giving to immigrants than real Americans

[@resourcesedu1676]

Looks like trct housing which some towns outllaw.. Homes on top of one another.

[@willhuie4015]

Any new construction community under $1 million will have relatively close lots

[@demi-minwi3063]

What is available in the local area to do for families?

[@willhuie4015]

There’s a ton of parks and trails, you’re also not too far from legoland!

[@demi-minwi3063]

@@willhuie4015 restaurants, bowling, cinemas, skating rinks or arcades?

[@willhuie4015]

@@demi-minwi3063 it several theaters, one skating rink (another close by in Lakeland), an adult arcade, and bowling alleys!

[@demi-minwi3063]

@@willhuie4015 thank you Will 😊

[@positively_broad_st3780]

Lakeland has a minor league baseball team, plus it's the Spring Training site for the Detroit Tigers. Kids love the minor league/ST experience, very family friendly...

[@borgesfamgonecrazy8547]

I was wondering if you have a email that I could talk with you to start the moving process and we moving from of state and have questions .thanks

[@willhuie4015]

[e-mail] is my email, I’ll look out for your message!

[@willhuie4015]

Hello, I commented my email above if you didn’t see it^

[@cindymarseille3540]

Hi I am looking to move by this summer I am already pre-approved I am looking in central Florida but has been in love with Winter Haven for about 2 years now. How to contact you?

[@jamesdenny7386]

What about the schools?

[@anthonyburrell8524]

Average

[@ernesto_quintana]

Is the crime rate low in Winter Haven?

[@medalgearsalad1419]

Compared to Kissimmee and Poinciana (which is east of WH) then yes. But generally it got high crime, especially north of WH. Compared to crime in big cities like Orlando and Tampa, WH would be considered safer.

[@CelesteDavonne]

How is the crime and school system?

[@pm0697]

It’s pretty bad to be honest .

[@1Wendy_Woo]

@@pm0697 ~ That's what I worry about. Plus being stuck in the middle of nowhere...

[@anthonyburrell8524]

Bit & pieces but nothing to worry about

[@mixxxothernandez9643]

Thanks! But with you don’t have subtitles man? You speak fast, there are a lot of people that speak Spanish, like me!!and is better sometimes to read a be capable of understanding everything u say

[@willhuie4015]

It’s definitely a criticism I’ve received (very fast talker) and I’ll try to slow down a bit and add cc in the future! Thanks for your input!

[@mixxxothernandez9643]

@@willhuie4015 🙂 thanks

[@kfergus3662]

Tell about the crime

[@unfvzedmak]

The vibe here is so off most parts look ugly and crusty

[@beans526]

You are right it's kind of out there in the middle of nowhere. But since it's growing maybe it will change for the better. Seems like now is the time to buy though.

[@josephgantlawncare8632]

Selling house in winter haven 6b 5bath 10 mins from LEGOland bring some buyers

[@tilawakohalamiauy4219]

gosh u are so cute :) so handsome are you married , are all people coming from winter haven are as good looking as u are ? gosh

[@Sheeple-Wake-Up]

Winter Haven is a nightmare.

[@1Wendy_Woo]

Weakness Does Not Exist In This Dojo ~ Can you elaborate more please? I am currently in Clearwater and my parents want me to move close to them in Winter Haven. I am full of anxiety about it. Being far from the beach leaves me sad too. Thanks in advance.

[@Sheeple-Wake-Up]

@@1Wendy_Woo Exactly, I miss the beach. Winter Haven traffic around Cypress Gardens Blvd is horrible.

[@nicholashernandez9804]

@@1Wendy_Woo winter haven wasnt built for the massive growth in population that it has. The roads are almost always congested. Also the drive to the beach seems like hours. Other than that i like the chain of lakes and the downtown area is beautiful too.

[@elizabethowens8548]

Crime is hidden but it's high. Meth heads or religious nut jobs. Not a regular middle class

[@medalgearsalad1419]

​@@1Wendy_WooDid you ever move there? How is it?

[@cubanoldfatman5918]

Haines city is cheaper