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Blackshear, GA vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 2.3% less unemployment than Blackshear.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Blackshear, GAOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth49.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Blackshear    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I would like to just add one thing to your letter. There are very good deals on shampoo here. Once you get outside City limits you will find that the cost of shampoo  More

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Nice small-town, but needs more enforcement when it comes to drugs, petty-theft, etc. Cost of living  More

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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 3 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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