How old are the homes in Winter Haven, FL?
33.7% (±3.3 points) of the homes in Winter Haven, FL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.4% were built before 1940.
23.6% were built in 2010 or later.
Figures last updated on .
- Built before 1980
- 33.7% (±3.3 points)
- Built before 1940
- 4.4%
- Built 2010 or later
- 23.6%
When the homes in Winter Haven were built
| Year built | Winter Haven | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 17.8% (±2.3 points) | 13.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 19.6% (±2.4 points) | 20.9% | 18.1% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6.4% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.6% (±2.4 points) | 16.9% | 19.0% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.3% (±1.9 points) | 14.2% | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 6.4% (±1.5 points) | 6.2% | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5.7% (±1.6 points) | 5.5% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
In Winter Haven, the share of homes built before 1980 is higher than in Polk County (30.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (33.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).
In Polk County, Winter Haven ranks 21 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 497 of 857.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (18.4%) and the share built before 1980 (33.7%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Winter Haven
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven | — | 33.7% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Inwood | 2.2 mi | 72.9% (±13.3 points) | Higher |
| Cypress Gardens | 3.9 mi | 54.4% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
| Jan Phyl Village | 4.2 mi | 54.9% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| Eagle Lake | 5.1 mi | 39.2% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburndale | 5.9 mi | 34.9% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wahneta | 6.0 mi | 70.3% (±21.8 points) | Higher |
| Lake Alfred | 6.4 mi | 32.2% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hamilton | 6.5 mi | 59.7% (±15.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Inwood, FL (72.9%), Cypress Gardens, FL (54.4%), Jan Phyl Village, FL (54.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Frostproof | 40.7% (±10.1 points) |
| 16 | Eagle Lake | 39.2% (±10.8 points) |
| 17 | Lakeland Highlands | 38.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 18 | Lake Wales | 37.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 19 | Grenelefe | 36.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 20 | Auburndale | 34.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 21 | Winter Haven | 33.7% (±3.3 points) |
| 22 | Lake Alfred | 32.2% (±10.8 points) |
| 23 | Dundee | 29.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 24 | Fussels Corner | 26.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 25 | Fuller Heights | 25.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 26 | Mulberry | 25.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 27 | Alturas | 24.4% (±10.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Winter Haven
How old are most homes in Winter Haven?
33.7% of homes in Winter Haven, FL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Winter Haven need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 18.4% and 33.7% of homes in Winter Haven were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Winter Haven?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winter Haven city, Florida
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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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