Ocala
- Town in Florida
Town
Ocala
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Town in Florida
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 496 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$154,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,049
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Ocala Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault479.8national 282.7
- Murder4.9national 6.1
- Rape89.8national 40.7
- Robbery99.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary262.7national 500.1
- Theft2,714national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft182.8national 284
Residents
Working in Ocala
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$46,841
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Ocala
- grade A minus
Madison Street Academy of Visual & Performing Arts
- Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A minus
Forest High School
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 375 reviews
- grade A minus
Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School
- Rating 2 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
West Port High School
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 700 reviews
- grade A minus
Vanguard High School
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 318 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Ocala
- grade A+
Trinity Catholic High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 210 reviews
- grade A minus
St. John Lutheran School
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 32 reviews
- grade A minus
Ocala Christian Academy
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 31 reviews
- grade A minus
Redeemer Christian School
- Rating 4 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade B
Meadowbrook Academy
- Rating 4 out of 5 18 reviews
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Ocala Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 496 reviews
Although Ocala is a small town, the food here is great! Many different food places to choose from. Ocala has much big land for those who like to have bigger houses built in areas where it is quiet. Ocala is a friendly town where mostly everyone knows each other. The college of Central Florida is a community college that most people in Ocala tend to go to. Only 45 minutes away is the University of Florida! Public schools in Ocala are great! You don't hear much of poor school districts. There is crime everywhere in the world but in Ocala, the crime rate is very low given the town is so small. Since COVID-19, many business are still trying to hire a lot of people so Job opportunities are high!
Ocala is a family-based, equestrian town with almost everything you need. We have plenty of shops, activities, and medical care within the area. We also have a private airport and an international airport close-by. There are an abundance of gas stations and car washes however, which Ocalians would like to see converted into more family activities, such as a water park, skating rink, and some have even suggested a zoo. Overall, Ocala has great qualities for every family.
The community events and local businesses are prioritized by the city. There is always something to do without it being a "big city". However, traffic is terrible from commuters and the tourist industry. Ocala's road infrastructure could be improved and they need more affordable housing with stronger protections for rental tenants.