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Fort Meade, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 0.0% more unemployment than Fort Meade.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Fort Meade, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth18.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fort Meade    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Fort Meade most of my life, the town is a very small town, and it is nice to live in this area. It's not that far from either Coast, and there is decent  More

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Over 17 years ago

Fort meade is a great town. I've lived here my entire life. There is not much crime. I would encourage persons to live here. It has a great community, and people are  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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