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Lake Ridge, VA vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 0.4% less unemployment than Lake Ridge.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Lake Ridge, VAOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lake Ridge    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The cost of living in this area is outright ridiculous. I can't wait to move. There is a lot of crime. There is a lot of traffic. The people drive like they are the  More

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Over 14 years ago

Nothing  More

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Over 20 years ago

The cost of living in Lake Ridge is quite high though not as high as the Washington DC area. Washington is about 30 miles from Lake Ridge and easily accessible by  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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