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Brainerd, MN vs Ocala, FL

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- The median age of a home in Brainerd is 27.3% older than the median age of a home in Ocala.
 Brainerd, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age55  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$278,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock98.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned48.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Brainerd, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,450$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$930$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,470$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Brainerd, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Brainerd, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99930.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Brainerd, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 11 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 15 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 15 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews
Joe · Ocala, FL
Ocala is great for Seniors
Over 3 years ago

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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Kevin · Skillman, NJ
Beautiful community ruined by crime
Over 4 years ago

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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Linda · Ocala, FL
Nice small town
Over 4 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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