WELCOME TO WINTER HAVEN

Historically, Winter Haven has been just what the name implies – a respite for those seeking an alternative to the harsh northeast winters . While we continue to welcome winter visitors, Winter Haven has evolved into so much more – a true renaissance city . Our unique ecology and natural 24 canal-connected lakes offer an affordable lakeside lifestyle As home to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and Peppa Pig Theme Park, Winter Haven has become a premier family-friendly destination . Embracing deep-running Florida roots, our city has a robust collaborative business and entrepreneurial community connected by a vibrant downtown core Winter Haven is the destination to live, work, eat, play, stay, and start your business

With a population of 52,710 within the City of Winter Haven limits and equally as many residents in our unincorporated area, Winter Haven continues to rank as one of the fastest growing locales in the country . Growth, however, is not the only thing going for this community We continue to be award-winning for our focus on maintaining the quality of life, healthy lifestyles, and restoring our historic Downtown In fact, in the fall of 2019, Downtown Winter Haven was named the official #1 Great Place in Florida by the American Planning Association . Additionally, between 2019 and 2020, the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area tied with Boise City, Idaho for the second-highest rate of growth in the nation at 2 7%, according to census data analysis from the New York Times .

Winter Haven is located at the center of Florida’s I-4 cooridor . This area spans from Tampa to Daytona generating $300 billion per year in economic activity, making it the 9th largest economy in the United States Winter Haven is directly between two metropolitan areas –Tampa and Orlando – and offers a short drive to either city’s amenities . Winter Haven offers a lower cost of living, less traffic, and a more cohesive community . Not a bedroom community by any means, we have economic opportunity built on small businesses, entrepreneurs, and large industry

Florida is known as the Sunshine State, and Winter Haven is no exception . We experience a mild climate, blue skies, sunshine, and light breezes for the vast majority of the year . Our location and weather are two of the most referenced reasons a business or resident relocated to our community