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New Lenox, IL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 0.4% less unemployment than New Lenox.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 New Lenox, ILOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for New Lenox    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

New Lenox is located at the I-80 and I-355 junction and only a few miles from the I-57 and I-80 junction. In non-rush hour times downtown Chicago is about 35 minutes  More

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Over 15 years ago

The construction of new housing had slowed down the last couple of years; however, we are slowly seeing an increase in that department. We, definitely, are in need of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Low crime rate. Nice place to raise your  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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