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North Fort Myers, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 1.0% less unemployment than North Fort Myers.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 North Fort Myers, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth29.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for North Fort Myers    2 Reviews

We "escaped" from the S. Ft. Myers area to get away from the crowds. Where live in N. Ft. Myers you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere when the grocery, drug  More

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Over 14 years ago

We used to live here and really liked southern FL. Unfortunately, we wanted to summer back home in New England, and once gone the neighbor on one side looted the place,  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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