2024 Compare Cities Housing:
McAllen, TX vs Ocala, FL

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- The median age of a home in McAllen is 37.9% younger than the median age of a home in Ocala.
 McAllen, TXOcala, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age294042
 Median Home Cost$204,100$278,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.4%29.3%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.56.4%98.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.75.5%175.5%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$20.3$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned51.9%43.6%57.4%
 Housing Vacant12.0%10.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.1%46.2%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 McAllen, TXOcala, FLUnited States
 Average Rent$1,230$1,450$1,840
 Studio Apartment$750$870$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$760$930$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$960$1,150$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,250$1,470$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,380$1,600$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 McAllen, TXOcala, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.2%2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%0.6%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.8%0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation2.8%2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.5%4.1%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 McAllen, TXOcala, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,0003.2%4.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.8%4.5%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9994.6%6.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.2%6.8%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99910.4%5.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99926.0%20.7%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99918.8%15.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99916.2%18.2%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9994.2%7.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.0%6.0%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9991.3%2.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%0.3%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.4%0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.4%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.2%1.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 McAllen, TXOcala, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%0.0%0.2%
 2010 to 201423.6%17.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200923.6%17.8%13.6%
 1990 to 199918.6%11.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.7%19.2%13.2%
 1970 to 197915.9%18.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.6%11.6%13.6%
 1950 to 19593.4%7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.5%4.4%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier1.3%3.8%12.2%
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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