Stuart, 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.
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 8.4). Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 27.9 min). Stuart leads in median household income ($61,878 vs $56,425).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stuart, FL | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1563) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 19,430 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,621 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $61,878 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | R+20.7 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Winter Haven has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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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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