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Ocala, FL vs Gadsden, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gadsden has been positive.
- Gadsden has 0.2% more unemployment than Ocala.
- Gadsden job growth has increased by 7.2% in the past 10 years.
 Ocala, FLGadsden, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.6%  Unlock6.3%
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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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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Over 19 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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