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Parkland, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 2.4% less unemployment than Parkland.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Parkland, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.2%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth48.4%37.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.7%-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%1.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth8.8%3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth41.4%10.6%6.3%
Reviews for Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

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Over 10 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

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Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   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 2 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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