Here's what it costs to live in Winter Haven, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, while the typical home is valued around $269,800. Households earn a median of $59,648 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$59,648
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,246
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$269,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,226
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,230
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,497
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,023
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
55,200
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,125
Per month
Avg Home Value
$191,520
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33823 | — | $955 | $207,600 |
| ZIP 33830 | — | $980 | $192,200 |
| ZIP 33838 | — | $1,167 | $200,800 |
| ZIP 33839 | — | $1,283 | $172,000 |
| ZIP 33844 | — | $1,150 | $191,600 |
| ZIP 33850 | — | $1,114 | $188,800 |
| ZIP 33859 | — | $1,104 | $181,100 |
| ZIP 33880 | — | $1,038 | $178,400 |
| ZIP 33881 | — | $1,085 | $157,400 |
| ZIP 33884 | — | $1,374 | $245,300 |
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.6%
The cost of living index for Winter Haven is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Winter Haven is $1,246 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Winter Haven is $59,648 per year.
The median home value in Winter Haven is $269,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Winter Haven is not yet available.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology