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Orange Park, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 1.6% less unemployment than Orange Park.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Orange Park, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth16.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Orange Park    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

While it appears nice when you drive through, management of the amenities centers are terrible. You see all these things to do but they are always closed. The pool is  More

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Over 15 years ago

My review would be this High crime rate that we did Not realize while we lived there, and also which I am shocked! Not staying after lease is up, Although some people  More

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We live on Fleming Island, zip 32003, in the Orange Park area of Clay County. Fleming Island's two Master Planned Communities, Eagle Harbor and Fleming Island  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 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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