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2. Hamilton

Total score: 372.169

Millage rate: 18.94

Median home price: $72,000

Cost of living index: 82.2

With a small population of under 15,000 according to the latest census, Hamilton County has a median age of over 38 years. The unemployment rate is over 8.2 percent, well above the national average, which is a bit concerning regarding the regional economic development.

The median home price sits at $72,000, with a home appreciation of 1.9 percent in 2015. This is a great place to move to especially if you enjoy sitting by the water since the Withlacoochee, and the Suwannee Rivers separate the county from the rest of Florida. There’s plenty of greenery to enjoy if you like spending time in nature.

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