Review of Ocala, Florida


quality of life.
Star Rating - 8/18/2015
I lived in Ocala, Florida last year for 1 year. I recently moved from Philadelphia, Pa. I wanted to experience to see how the quality of life was in this recent town. Well, I say the cost of living is affordable but the town is too quiet. No conversations from individuals,kind of people are into themselves, no social activity whatsoever. Well what can I say,im a city guy who comes from a big city, I thought this was a place for me, but unfortunately it was not. The place is nice, beautiful, very laid back. I almost turned crazy with a depressed life. No jobs here, unemployment is crazy here. It's up to 13%. This place is for a retirement community. If you like a place that is very laid back,then this is a place for you. If you come from a big city, don't come here because it's not a place for you to settle. Try other big towns as well. I have second thoughts to come back to Florida probably through Kissimmee or Poinciana.
willie | Philadelphia, PA
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Hi. My family and I have been visiting Rainbow Springs in Ocala for the past few years every 4th of July weekend. I really love the area and was looking into maybe purchasing a house in Ocala. Something that is close to Rainbow River so we can enjoy the river on occasion. I am now living in South Florida, P.Pines and I am really looking for a change for myself and my son. I was wondering if you good suggest cities in the area that are nice living areas. I am a single mom so I would like something near good schools and very safe, obviously. Thanks, Gina
gina | Hollywood, FL | Report Abuse

You will feel right at home in Kissimmee or Poinciana....the crime rate is probably as high as in Philly. Traffic is horrific, people who can't drive abound. In addition, if you don't speak Spanish, you will feel like you are in a foreign country, much like a SA barrio.
DAJ | Orlando, FL | Report Abuse
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