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Red Wing, MN vs Ocala, FL

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- Household income in Ocala, is 23% less than it is in Red Wing and is 47% below the National Average.
- Red Wing unemployment rate is 4.6%.
- Ocala unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 Red Wing, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth28.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$34,117  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$46,841$69,021
 Family Median Income$78,313  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Red Wing, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock13.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock11.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K10.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Red Wing, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance9.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.5%1.2%
 Education, library8.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.8%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.4%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock12.2%13.1%
Reviews for Red Wing    6 Reviews

Red Wing is a small town located equidistant between the Twin Cities and Rochester and is situated on the Mississippi river. Much of the big city culture of Minneapolis  More

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Over 13 years ago

Red Wing is a pretty town along the river. It does have some things outsiders need to be aware of if you take the plunge. The town is OLD, as in the citizens. If  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's a very nice town on the Missippi but too cold in winter---hot & humid in summer but a great spring & fall. If you like the changing seasons, it's ideal.  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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