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Ocala, FL vs Palm City, FL

#45 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#58 2005 Best Places to Live

#189 Best Green Cities

#55 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#100 Best Green Cities

#163 2005 Best Places to Live

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

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

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

Palm City has grown over the last 9 years that we've lived here. It is definitely becoming more crowded. Some dislike this progress because it increases traffic, longer  More

Palm City Schools are better than any of the private schools I attended. The teachers and faculty show genuine care at every level. "Character Counts" is a campaign that  More

A great little town to live in for both retired and still working people and families. The best schools, a variety of churches, many glof courses, and handy location  More