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Lakeland, TN vs Ocala, FL

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- The median age of a home in Lakeland is 66.7% younger than the median age of a home in Ocala.
 Lakeland, TNOcala, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age24  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$278,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock98.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.94.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned82.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented15.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lakeland, TNOcala, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,450$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$930$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,440  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,470$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,200  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lakeland, TNOcala, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lakeland, TNOcala, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.0%  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
 Lakeland, TNOcala, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer2.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200926.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196932.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.8%12.2%
Reviews for Lakeland    4 Reviews

We moved to the Memphis area short of 4 years ago. I can't imagine living anywhere else in the world! We live in a gorgeous and friendly lake community that is a  More

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Been living here for 11 years and looking to relocate. Memphis/Cordova has been good to us for the past years, but it's time to move  More

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Over 15 years ago

Lakeland is a great place to live....10 minutes from anything you would want to do. Reasonably priced homes and excellent tax  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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