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Garner, NC vs Ocala, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Ocala is 7.8% shorter than it is for residents of Garner.
- 39.9% fewer residents of Ocala work from home compared to residents of Garner.
 Garner, NCOcala, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Garner, NCOcala, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk2.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.5%9.7%
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 Garner, NCOcala, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews

One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here.  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 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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