Population Growth
Summary
Ocala just hit the top spot as the fastest-growing metro area in the entire country, bringing a massive wave of new residents and housing developments. Expect heavier traffic and some serious growing pains as our city tries to keep pace with the boom.
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Property values and local business revenues might jump, but taxpayers could end up footing a hefty bill for new roads and infrastructure to handle the influx.
Local real estate developers, property owners, and businesses stand to make a killing as demand skyrockets.
Long-time locals stuck in worse traffic and dealing with skyrocketing cost-of-living and housing prices.
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Ocala metro area is No. 1 in this latest Census Bureau growth ranking
Ocala metro area is No. 1 in this latest Census Bureau growth ranking Ocala StarBanner
Key West comes to Ocala? City Council gives green light to 146 townhomes off SR 200
Key West comes to Ocala? City Council gives green light to 146 townhomes off SR 200 Ocala StarBanner
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