Biggest tradeoff: Ocala, Florida
Ocala, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
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What Stands Out
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Ocala, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
Ocala, Florida needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 58,218 | 19,986 |
| Center Elevation | 69 ft(21 m) | 69 ft(21 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $264,885 | $330,876 |
| Median Rent | $1,599 | $1,787 |
| Median Income | $50,618 | $59,941 |
| Rent Burden | 38% | 36% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 329 days/yr | 331 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 81°F | 81°F |
| Avg. Low | 63°F | 65°F |
| Comfort Score | 75/100Great | 77/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 23°F | 21°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51"(130 cm) | 52"(132 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 382024 modeled avg · 3 days > 100 | Typical: 462024 modeled avg · 9 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Transit Score | 33 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 37.3 years | 40.9 years |
| College Educated | 27% | 19% |
| Remote Workers | 10% | 12% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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