Winter Haven, Florida

Polk County Real Estate - Winter Haven

Winter Haven is in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 33,874. Winter Haven is approximately 34 miles from Brandon (population 103,483) and around 13 miles from Lakeland (population 97,422).

The median age for residents of Winter Haven is 42.3. Around 28.1% of Winter Haven households include school aged children and 37.3% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 64.6% of the Winter Haven population are White, 27.6% are Black or African American, .3% American Indian, 2% Asian and 2.2% are Two or more Races.

There are 17,037 housing units in Winter Haven. 2,714 (15.9%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. There are 6,943 residential rental units in Winter Haven. 5,964 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 13%.

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Winter Haven is located in Polk County. It has a population of approximately 33,874 people. The population increased 3.3% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida, 2.3% for Polk County and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Winter Haven occupies 31.3 of the 1797.84 square miles in Polk County. It had a population density of 1082.3 persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 334.9 for the county, 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.

6.1% ( 17,037) of the 281,004 housing units in Polk County are in Winter Haven (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Winter Haven has a 60.1% homeownership rate compared to Polk County's 71.7% homeownership rate and Florida's rate of 69.0%.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
United States 313,914,040 $14,025,202 1.7% $52,762 132,312,404 $186,200
Florida 18,801,310 $630,738 2.7% $47,827 9,026,965 $188,600
Polk County 602,095 $27,540 2.3% $44,398 281,004 $133,200
Winter Haven 33,874 $1,2223.3%$36,895 17,037$125,000

Winter Haven's medium household income in 2011 was $36,895. Polk County's medium household income was $44,398, which is lower than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827. 22.3% of the population in Winter Haven lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida, 16.4% of the population in Polk County and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:

Winter Haven Economic Activity

The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic Census, 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Winter Haven. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.

At $1,222 million, Winter Haven's economic activity represents 4.44% of Polk County's $27,540MM in economic activity. Polk County represents 4.37% of the Florida economy.

Winter Haven Economic Activity
ActivityValue (Millions)Percentage
Manufacturers shipments $279 22.8%
Merchant wholesaler sales $206 16.8%
Retail sales $668 54.6%
Accommodation and food services sales $70 5.7%
Total $1,222100%

Polk County Regional Comparisons

Economic Indicators
CityPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Auburndale 13,507 $1,3553.0%$42,099 5,670$140,800
Bartow 17,298 $1,6762.1%$46,034 7,130$126,600
Fort Meade 5,626 $971.6%$41,124 2,453$87,000
Haines City 20,535 $3332.2%$36,261 9,076$100,200
Kathleen 6,332 $0X$47,022 2,397$128,200
Lake Alfred 5,015 $02.1%$32,397 2,169$118,300
Lake Wales 14,225 $7133.3%$36,049 6,900$139,400
Lakeland 97,422 $13,8602.6%$40,650 48,218$136,300
Winter Haven 33,874 $1,2223.3%$36,895 17,037$125,000

Polk County is located in the Tampa Bay Region. This region is responsible for 22.6% of Florida's economic activity. Polk County represents 19.3% of the region's economy.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Citrus County 141,236 $1,515 -1.3% $38,189 78,423 $134,800
Hernando County 172,778 $2,311 0.4% $42,700 84,887 $145,000
Pasco County 464,697 $6,731 1.2% $44,103 231,008 $145,100
Hillsborough County 1,229,226 $48,928 3.9% $50,195 540,190 $185,900
Pinellas County 916,542 $37,192 0.5% $45,891 504,146 $172,900
Polk County 602,095 $27,540 2.3% $44,398 281,004 $133,200
Manatee County 322,833 $9,029 3.4% $48,181 173,660 $195,300
Sarasota County 379,448 $9,371 1.8% $49,212 229,346 $213,400
Total 4,318,438 $142,617 1.5% $45,359 2,122,664 $165,700

Winter Haven Real Estate

There are 36,718 properties in Winter Haven. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2014 sales data.

Winter Haven Real Estate by Usage
Usage TypeProperty Count%Sales CountMedian PriceMedian Price/FtSales FromTo
Agricultural 390 1.06 3 $91,000 $38April 1st, 2014June 1st, 2014
Commercial Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Government Property 100 0.27 1 $40,000 $12August 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Health Care 12 0.03 0n/an/an/an/a
Hotel & Motel 22 0.06 1 $2,144,600 $23April 1st, 2014April 1st, 2014
Industrial 327 0.89 10 $210,000 $34January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Miscellaneous Property 31 0.08 0n/an/an/an/a
Mobile/Manufactured 4,379 11.93 201 $45,000 $43January 1st, 2014September 1st, 2014
Multifamily 1,103 3.00 56 $85,050 $32January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Office 371 1.01 5 $319,000 $68February 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Residential 28,501 77.62 1,198 $83,050 $43January 1st, 2014September 1st, 2014
Residential Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Retail 1,101 3.00 33 $350,000 $55January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Senior Housing 121 0.33 1 $10,528,000 $101June 1st, 2014June 1st, 2014
Special Purpose 231 0.63 2 $158,000 $48May 1st, 2014June 1st, 2014
Sports & Entertaining 29 0.08 0n/an/an/an/a

Agricultural Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

390( 1.06%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Agricultural. 3 of them sold between April 1st, 2014 and June 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $279,600. The median sales price was $91,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Agricultural in Winter Haven was $38 per sq ft.

Commercial Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Commercial.

Government Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

100( .27%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Government. 1 of them sold between August 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $40,000. The median sales price was $40,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Government Property in Winter Haven was $12 per sq ft.

Health Care Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

12( .03%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Health Care.

Hotel & Motel Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

22( .06%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Hotel & Motel. 1 of them sold between April 1st, 2014 and April 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $2,144,600. The median sales price was $2,144,600. In 2014 the median sales price for Hotel & Motel in Winter Haven was $23 per sq ft.

Industrial Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

327( .89%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Industrial. 10 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $3,385,600. The median sales price was $210,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Industrial in Winter Haven was $34 per sq ft.

Miscellaneous Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

31( .08%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Miscellaneous.

Mobile/Manufactured Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

4,379( 11.93%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Mobile/Manufactured. 201 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $9,640,300. The median sales price was $45,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Mobile/Manufactured in Winter Haven was $95 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $43/ft and C Class $24/ft.

Multifamily Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

1,103( 3.00%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Multifamily. 56 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $23,148,900. The median sales price was $85,050. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Multifamily in Winter Haven was $78 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $32/ft and C Class $11/ft.

Office Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

371( 1.01%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Office. 5 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,980,200. The median sales price was $319,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Office in Winter Haven was $68 per sq ft.

Residential Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

28,501( 77.62%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Residential. 1,198 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $120,522,062. The median sales price was $83,050. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Residential in Winter Haven was $66 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $43/ft and C Class $19/ft.

Residential Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Residential.

Retail Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

1,101( 3.00%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Retail. 33 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $16,407,600. The median sales price was $350,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Retail in Winter Haven was $218 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $55/ft and C Class $23/ft.

Senior Housing Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

121( .33%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Senior Housing. 1 of them sold between June 1st, 2014 and June 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $10,528,000. The median sales price was $10,528,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Senior Housing in Winter Haven was $101 per sq ft.

Special Purpose Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

231( .63%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Special Purpose. 2 of them sold between May 1st, 2014 and June 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $316,000. The median sales price was $158,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Special Purpose in Winter Haven was $48 per sq ft.

Sports & Entertaining Real Estate in Winter Haven, Florida

29( .08%) of the properties in Winter Haven are classified as Sports & Entertaining.

Winter Haven, Polk County Market Data

Winter Haven Real Estate
Property UsageProperty CountTotal Sq Ft
Agricultural 363 931,484
Government Property 87 939,426
Health Care 9 469,717
Hotel & Motel 22 608,764
Industrial 319 7,512,315
Land 5,684 2,875,672
Miscellaneous Property 27 120,472
Mobile/Manufactured 4,348 4,461,903
Multifamily 798 5,124,649
Office 342 1,749,540
Residential 27,880 61,908,134
Retail 1,040 6,856,038
Senior Housing 104 1,154,873
Special Purpose 140 929,002
Sports & Entertaining 28 367,964

Winter Haven Median Property Values per Sq Ft

Winter Haven Median Property Values per Sq Ft by Property Class
Property Class Class AClass BClass C
UsageYear SaleLease SaleLease SaleLease
Airport (private or commercial), bus terminal, marine terminal, pier or marina. 2016 $105$24 $75$12 $62$7
Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Bowling alley, skating rink, pool hall or enclosed arena 2016 $105$37 $75$17 $62$7
Cannery, fruit and vegetable, bottler or brewers, distillery or winery 2016 $105$17 $75$10 $62$5
Centrally assessed 2016 $105$42 $75$15 $62$6
Church 2016 $105$24 $75$12 $62$7
Club, lodge or union hall 2016 $105$24 $75$12 $62$7
College 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Community Shopping Center 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Condominium 2016 $105$16 $75$16 $62$16
County Owned 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Cropland soil capability Class I 2016 $105$27 $75$15 $62$9
Cultural organization, facility 2016 $105$24 $75$12 $62$7
Dairies, feed lots 2016 $105$27 $75$15 $62$9
Department Store 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Drive-in Restaurant 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Federal Owned 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services) 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Florist or greenhouse 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Forest, park or recreational area 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Golf course or driving range 2016 $105$37 $75$17 $62$7
Grazing land soil capability Class I 2016 $105$27 $75$15 $62$9
Heavy industrial 2016 $105$17 $75$10 $62$5
Home for the aged 2016 $105$15 $75$10 $62$9
Hospital 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Hotel or motel 2016 $105$33 $75$33 $62$33
Light manufacturing 2016 $105$17 $75$10 $62$5
Lumber yard, sawmill or planing mill 2016 $105$17 $75$10 $62$5
Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Mobile Home 2016 $105$6 $75$6 $62$6
Multi-family - 10 units or more 2016 $105$22 $75$13 $62$7
Multi-family - less than 10 units 2016 $105$22 $75$13 $62$7
Municipal Owned 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Nightclub, cocktail lounge or bar 2016 $105$37 $75$17 $62$7
Office building, non-professional service building, multi-story 2016 $105$30 $75$18 $62$11
Office building, non-professional service building, one story 2016 $105$30 $75$18 $62$11
Open storage (building supplies, auto wrecking, fuel, equipment or material storage) 2016 $105$17 $75$10 $62$5
Orchard Groves, Citrus, etc. 2016 $105$27 $75$15 $62$9
Ornamentals, miscellaneous agricultural 2016 $105$27 $75$15 $62$9
Orphanage, other non-profit or charitable services 2016 $105$24 $75$12 $62$7
Packing plant (fruit and vegetable or meat packing) 2016 $105$17 $75$10 $62$5
Poultry, bees, tropical fish, rabbits, etc. 2016 $105$27 $75$15 $62$9
Private school or college 2016 $105$24 $75$12 $62$7
Privately owned hospital 2016 $105$25 $75$17 $62$11
Professional service building 2016 $105$30 $75$18 $62$11
Public county school 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Race track: horse, auto or dog 2016 $105$37 $75$17 $62$7
Repair service shop (excluding automotive) 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Restaurant, cafeteria 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Retirement Home not eligible for exemption. 2016 $105$15 $75$10 $62$9
Service station 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Single Family 2016 $105$16 $75$16 $62$16
State Owned 2016 $105$30 $75$15 $62$7
Store, one story 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Supermarket 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8
Timberland - site index 90 and above 2016 $105$27 $75$15 $62$9
Tourist attraction, permanent exhibit or other entertainment facilities 2016 $105$37 $75$17 $62$7
Utility 2016 $105$42 $75$15 $62$6
Warehousing, distribution terminal, trucking terminal, or van and storage warehousing 2016 $105$17 $75$10 $62$5
Wholesale outlet, produce house or manufacturing outlet 2016 $105$32 $75$16 $62$8