Ocala, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
64,903 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,520 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$994 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
5
Ocala Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
5
Ocala Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 56
Feb 3 0 59
Mar 4 0 64
Apr 2 0 69
May 3 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 6 0 79
Oct 3 0 73
Nov 2 0 65
Dec 2 0 59

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 9, FL State House District 21, FL
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Schools

Dr Nh Jones Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

Marion Technical College
<1 miles, E • 1 star
College of Central Florida
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Rasmussen College-Florida
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Taylor College
11 miles, S
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Hospitals

Marion Communtiy Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Adventhealth Ocala
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Villages Regional Hospital, The
20 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
36 miles, N • 1 star
Orlando Sanford International Airport
62 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Orlando International Airport
73 miles, S • 4.6 star
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