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Homestead, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Household income in Ocala, is 10% less than it is in Homestead and is 47% below the National Average.
- Homestead unemployment rate is 8.7%.
- Ocala unemployment rate is 5.6%.

Economy
 Homestead, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate8.7%5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.8%2.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth40.7%37.6%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$20,444$30,424$37,638
 Household Income$52,334$46,841$69,021
 Family Median Income$51,797$58,276$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Homestead, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K13.1%13.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.5%6.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K9.7%11.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.6%12.8%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.7%9.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K10.2%8.0%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K9.4%9.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.8%10.1%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K12.1%11.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.4%2.9%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K2.5%5.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Homestead, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.4%12.7%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science2.0%5.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%1.7%1.8%
 Legal0.1%1.5%1.2%
 Education, library4.5%5.6%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.9%1.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.8%7.4%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.6%2.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.8%3.2%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.4%6.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance7.1%5.3%3.6%
 Personal care2.9%2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.8%24.9%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry6.0%0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair13.8%6.2%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving9.1%12.2%13.1%

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Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 6 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  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 2 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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ZIPS IN HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
33030 33035
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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