As of 2012, Ocala Metro Area's population is 331,298 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 27.96 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Ocala Metro Area is $88,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.52 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Ocala Metro Area's cost of living is 12.20% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Ocala Metro Area public schools spend $3,834 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Ocala Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Ocala Metro Area is 11.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ocala Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.37 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Ocala Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |