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Auburndale, Florida
What It Is Like to Retire in Auburndale
Auburndale is a small but growing town of about 14,000 in Central Florida near Winter Haven. The area is dotted with many lakes. It is popular with retirees because of its low cost of living and warm winters. See our review of Winter Haven for more details about the region. Photos of City Hall courtesy of Ebyabe and Wikipedia, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/
Where to Retire in Auburndale and Home Prices
There are many active communities in and around the Auburndale region (see our Florida Directory). The median home value was $304,771 in mid-2023, according to Zillow.
What Is Special about Auburndale
Low cost of Living
What Is Not Special about Auburndale
Crime rate is slightly higher than the national average.
Who Will Like Retirement in Auburndale
Retirees who want a low cost of living in a walkable community may enjoy living here. Disney World, Epcot, and Universal Studios are about 35 miles away.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Construction and Retail
Climate and Physical Environment
There are many lakes in the region. Average January temperature is over 60.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Auburndale has restaurants, parks and Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, but for the cultural scene and a lot of fun, Orlando is just 35 miles away.
Crime
The crime rate is above the national average.
Medical facilities
Morrow Memorial Hospital is in Auburndale
Transportation
Winter Haven Area Transit services Auburndale;. Amtrak is six miles away in Winter Haven. The Closest international airport is in Orlando, about 50 miles away.
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