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Ocala

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Florida
  • 326 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    A-
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A-
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Ocala is a town in Florida with a population of 57,812. Ocala is in Marion County. Living in Ocala offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Ocala and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Ocala are above average.
Population
57,812

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$121,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$850
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Ocala Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    490.5
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.7
    6.1
  • Rape
    90.4
    40.7
  • Robbery
    195.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    807
    500.1
  • Theft
    4,247.4
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    256.1
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    13%

Working in Ocala

Jobs
B-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$39,238
National
$55,322
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Ocala Reviews

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I absolutely love Ocala. Ocala is a great place to live. Ocala offers lots of shopping and dining options. Also there are many job opportunities with companies like Florida hospital, Walmart, and Lockheed Martin. The many recreational parks and national forest make for good exploring and beautiful scenery. There is quite a bit to do in Ocala as well as opportunities to relax and enjoy quiet and nature. Ocala is also not too far from Gainesville, FL and Orlando, FL which makes it nice to visit museums, butterfly forests, Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios and many other attractions! Ocala is also only 45 minutes to an hour away from beaches. I particularly love visiting the springs in Ocala Florida. The beautiful, clear water and lots of wildlife. Great for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving. The trails are also fun but watch out for bears, snakes and believe it or not... monkeys!
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Ocala has plenty of opportunities job and education wise. There are quite a few local college campuses around. College of Central Florida being the main one. Plenty of jobs depending on your field, and we are the " horse capital of the world" they say!
The things I like about Ocala are the beautiful green foliage, the rainy seasons, horses, and the people. There is nothing like going for a drive and been surrounded by acres of beautiful greenery and trees covered with moss. Some of my favorite roadways are canopied by trees on either side creating a long beautiful arch for your enjoyment as you drive through the area. Here comes rainy season which makes the scenery even more beautiful especially at home. Picture beautiful luscious green trees, rain pouring, thunder and light and just looking out your window while drinking a hot beverage, how inviting it is here in Ocala. If you love horses, there are plenty to appreciate here in Ocala. The people here in Ocala are as beautiful as its scenery. They are friendly and approachable, and they help each other, it doesn’t get any better. There is not a lot that I would change about Ocala, I would like to preserve its beauty so future generation can enjoy it as much as I do.