Introduction
About Ocala, Florida

Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, but still enjoy the amenities of a cultural city life? You can have this -- and more -- in Ocala, FL. The rolling hills, swaying trees, acre after acre of horse farms and a delightful annual mean temperature of 70.3 degrees Fahrenheit are especially attractive to our out of state visitors. But there is a major difference in housing here compared to other markets -- for you can get a lot of home and land for your money. The Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors, notes that "you can find anything from a modest bungalow to a magnificent mansion." Existing homes are priced from $50,000 to $5 million, giving potential buyers a variety of properties from which to choose. For example, for the area's median sales price for existing homes (about $95,000) you can find an 1,800 square foot, three-bedroom and two-bath home with a garage. Although single-family home sales dominate the market (about 55%), town homes, villas, condos, horse farms, elegant gated communities and investment properties are also readily available. One of the hottest areas for new families coming into our area is the southeast residential area, including our beautiful Historic District. Many retirement communities are also available, such as the Oak Run community, the largest in the area, and The Colonnades. The Country Club of Ocala located in southwestern Ocala, has more than one hundred fifty homes that are on approximately one acre and other amenities like swimming pools and a terrific 18-hole golf course. Interested in waterfront property? Vacant property on Lake Weir, the largest lake in Marion County, goes for about $1,500 per front foot. Many activities such as seaplane rides, jet skiing, sail boating and fishing occur on Lake Weir. If you want to find an existing Lake Weir waterfront home of approximately 2,000 square feet, plan on paying between $280,000 to $350,000. Prices are higher for high-quality lakefront with amenities like boat houses, docks, special landscaping, or for larger homes. For golfers, Ocala has over 20 courses in the nearby area, some of which being located in golf communities. Two of our courses are city-owned, one a fabulous 18-hole layout and one a 27 hole challenge. In reality, there are about 22 golf courses within 25 miles of downtown Ocala and only two of them are private clubs.
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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 52,299
Population Density 1,354 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 27,250
Male Population 25,049
Median Age 36.27 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 70%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College CENTRAL FLORIDA COMM COLL
Distance to CENTRAL FLORIDA COMM COLL 1 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College BEACON COLLEGE
Distance to BEACON COLLEGE 30 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 20,991
Family Households 12,724
Average Family Size 3.08
Average Household Income $49,902
Median Household Income $37,154
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 70%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.43
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.99
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.39
Murder Risk (County) 0.71
Rape Risk (County) 1.59
Robbery Risk 0.55
Assault Risk (County) 1.79
Property Risk (County) 0.82
Burglary Risk (County) 1.24
Larceny Risk (County) 0.83
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.37

Environment

Average July High Temperature 92.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 45.7° F
Annual Precipitation 49.68 inches
Air Pollution Index 120% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6.5%
Nearest Airport GAINESVILLE RGNL
Distance to GAINESVILLE RGNL 35 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team ORLANDO MAGIC
Distance to ORLANDO MAGIC 63 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
READING CLINIC 3241 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA, FL 34470
COMMUNITY TECH & ADULT CENTERADULT EDUCATION1014 SW 7TH RD, OCALA, FL 34474
HILLCREST SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION3143 SE 17TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471
HERITAGE JUNIOR ACADEMYK - 8415 NE 41ST AVE, OCALA, FL 34470
MARION CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 121800 NE 8TH RD, OCALA, FL 34470
HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS5 - 8365 MARION OAKS DR, OCALA, FL 34473
FT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8545 NE 17TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34470
HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 81108 NW M L KING BLVD, OCALA, FL 34475
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8526 SE TUSCAWILLA AVE, OCALA, FL 34471
WEST PORT MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 83733 SW 80TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34481
CAMBRIDGE ACADEMYK - 123855 SE LAKE WEIR AVE, OCALA, FL 34480
MARION JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERK - 123040 NW 10TH ST, OCALA, FL 34475
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS - MARION7 - 121601 NE 25TH AVE STE 302, OCALA, FL 34470
SILVER RIVER MARINE INST7 - 122500 SE 44TH CT, OCALA, FL 34471
MARION TECH INST9 - 121614 SE FT KING ST, OCALA, FL 34471
TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL9 - 122600 SW 42ND ST, OCALA, FL 34474
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL9 - 125000 SE MARICAMP RD, OCALA, FL 34480
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL9 - 127 NW 28TH ST, OCALA, FL 34475
LAKE WEIR HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1210351 SE MARICAMP RD, OCALA, FL 34472
WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL9 - 123733 SW 80TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34481
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5513 SE 8TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471
MADISON STREET ACADEMYK - 5401 NW M L KING BLVD, OCALA, FL 34475
SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53700 SW 43RD CT, OCALA, FL 34474
SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 55959 S MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA, FL 34474
FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54200 NW 89TH PL, OCALA, FL 34482
EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54000 NE WEST ANTHONY RD, OCALA, FL 34475
DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51900 SW 5TH ST, OCALA, FL 34474
MARION CHARTER SCHOOLK - 539 CEDAR RD, OCALA, FL 34472
HAMMETT BOWEN JUNIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54397 SW 95TH ST, OCALA, FL 34476
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 55757 NE 40TH AVE RD, OCALA, FL 34479
EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5404 EMERALD RD, OCALA, FL 34472
COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51330 SW 33RD AVE, OCALA, FL 34474
GREENWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5207 MIDWAY RD, OCALA, FL 34472
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5375 MARION OAKS COURSE, OCALA, FL 34473
BLESSED TRINITY SCHOOLK - 85 SE 17TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471
INFINITY SCHOOLK - 82091 NE 35TH ST, OCALA, FL 34479
MEADOWBROOK ACADEMYK - 124741 SW 20TH ST BLDG 1, OCALA, FL 34474
KINGSBURY ACADEMYK - 125895 SE 83 ST, OCALA, FL 34480
BROWN ACADEMYK - 125895 SE 83RD ST, OCALA, FL 34472
NEW GENERATION SCHOOLK - 126405 S PINE AVE, OCALA, FL 34480
SHORES CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 1210515 SE 115TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34472
WARD - HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5537 SE 36TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34471
MONTESSORI ACADEMYK - 62967 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA, FL 34470
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54751 SE 24TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471
OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51112 NE 28TH ST, OCALA, FL 34470
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52831 SE LAKE WEIR RD, OCALA, FL 34471
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5511 NE 12TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34470
LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 83850 W ANTHONY RD, OCALA, FL 34475
GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOLK - 8503 SE BROADWAY ST, OCALA, FL 34471
CORNERSTONE SCHOOLK - 82313 SE LAKE WEIR RD, OCALA, FL 34471
REDEEMER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 8155 SW 87TH PL, OCALA, FL 34476
FIRST ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 81827 NE 14TH ST, OCALA, FL 34470
SHILOH SDA SCHOOLK - 8500 SW 17TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34474
SCHOOL OF THE KINGDOMK - 121425 NE 63RD ST, OCALA, FL 34479
ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 121915 SE LAKE WEIR RD, OCALA, FL 34471
HALE ACADEMYK - 123443 SW 20TH ST, OCALA, FL 34474
OCALA CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 121714 SE 36TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34471
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSALARION BANK1 NE 1ST AVE OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA2326 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSCENTRAL FLORIDA STATE BANK1025 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSCOMMUNITY BANK OF MARION CNTY1520 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSFLORIDA CHOICE BANK716 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSHERITAGE BANK OF THE SOUTH1409 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSINDEPENDENT NATIONAL BANK3510 NE 14TH ST OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSMORGAN KEEGAN & CO2800 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSOCALA NATIONAL BANK811 NE 36TH AVE OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSREGIONS BANK2734 NE JACKSONVILLE RD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSREGIONS BANK2800 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSREGIONS BANK451 S HIGHWAY 314A OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSREGIONS BANK612 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSSUN TRUST BANK203 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
BANKSSUN TRUST BANK3500 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
JUNIOR COLLEGEWEBSTER COLLEGE2221 SW 19TH AVENUE RD OCALA, FL 34471
JUNIOR COLLEGECENTRAL FLORIDA COMM COLLPO BOX 1388 OCALA, FL 34478
GOLFGOLF VIEW PLAZA LLC3200 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
GOLFOCALA GOLF CLUB OCALA MUN GOLF3130 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
GOLFOCALA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE3130 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
GOLFROLLING GREENS PRO SHOP1415 W GLENEAGLES RD OCALA, FL 34472
GOLFSUMMERGLEN PRO SHOP15480 SW 13TH CIR OCALA, FL 34473
GOLFPINE OAKS GOLF COURSE2201 NW 21ST ST OCALA, FL 34475
GOLFBASELINE GOLF COURSE & LIGHTED9000 SE 58TH AVE OCALA, FL 34480
GOLFOTOW GOLF8000 SW 90TH TERRACE RD OCALA, FL 34481
GOLFASHLEY FARMS GOLF & COUNTRY5599 NW 32ND STREET RD OCALA, FL 34482
GOLFGOLDEN HILLS GOLF & TURF CLUB4525 NW 80TH TER OCALA, FL 34482
HOSPITALSDIABETES HEALTHWAYS AT MUNROE1440 SW 3RD AVE OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSHEART CENTER131 SW 15TH ST OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSKINDRED HOSPITAL OCALA1500 SW 1ST AVE # 5 OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSLIFELINE/PERSONAL EMERGENCY1500 SW 1ST AVE OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSMIDWIVES OF OCALA324 SE 24TH ST OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSMRMC PRE-ADMISSION TESTING324 SE 24TH ST OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSMUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR1100 SW 1ST AVE OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSMUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR1500 S W FIRST AVENUE OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSOCALA REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR1431 SW 1ST AVE OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSTEN BRECK OCALA3130 SW 27TH AVE OCALA, FL 34471
HOSPITALSWEST MARION COMM HOSPITAL4600 SW 46TH CT OCALA, FL 34474
HOSPITALSHOSPITAL CARE PROVIDERSPO BOX 6000 OCALA, FL 34478
HOSPITALSCOLLINS HEALTH RESOURCE CTR9401 SW HIGHWAY 200 # 300 OCALA, FL 34481
HOSPITALSEMERGENCY CENTER AT TMBRDG9521 SW HIGHWAY 200 OCALA, FL 34481
HOSPITALSMUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR9401 SW HIGHWAY 200 # 202 OCALA, FL 34481
ART AND MUSEUMSAPPLETON MUSEUM OF ART4333 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD OCALA, FL 34470
ART AND MUSEUMSN P SILVER RIVER MUSEUM1445 NE 58TH AVE OCALA, FL 34470
ART AND MUSEUMSSILVER RIVER MUSEUM & ENVIRO1445 NE 58TH AVE OCALA, FL 34470
ART AND MUSEUMSDISCOVERY SCIENCE & OUTDOOR1211 SE 22ND RD OCALA, FL 34471
ART AND MUSEUMSMARION COUNTY MUSEUM-HISTORY306 SE 26TH TER OCALA, FL 34471
ART AND MUSEUMSDON GARLITS MUSEUM-DRAG RACING13700 SW 16TH AVE OCALA, FL 34473
ZOOS GARDENS AQUARIUMSFLORIDA TEACHING ZOO1665 N MAGNOLIA AVE OCALA, FL 34475
ZOOS GARDENS AQUARIUMSENDANGERED PARROT TRUSTPO BOX 770824 OCALA, FL 34477



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
34470329$125,000$142,493
34471326$184,950$228,869
34472496$138,343$145,328
34473550$180,400$180,141
34474319$173,797$186,005
34475109$85,000$98,324
34476386$180,000$182,350
344772$312,950$312,950
344781$119,900$119,900
34479149$130,500$128,401
34480242$159,500$221,576
34481413$138,000$155,974
34482244$150,000$184,140
Displaying 1-10 of 376 in $5-200k range
BEAUTIFUL LIGHT & BRIGHT HOME ON CORNER LOT. NICE KITCHEN, OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH VAULTED CEILINGS & FIREPLACE, MASTER SUITE WITH SLIDERS TO LANAI. CURRENTLY LEASED WITH LONG TERM RENTERS. OWNER WILLING TO HELP FINANCE DOWN PAYMENT WITH 5% DOWN - CALL FOR DETAILS.
 3290 SE 53 CT 0
 Ocala, FL 34471
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,900

PRICED FOR A QUICK SALE. WELL MAINTAINED HOME IN BENT TREE. LIVE IN THIS LOVELY COMMUNITY FOR UNDER $200,000. CURRENTLY LEASED TO LONG TERM RENTER. OWNER WILLING TO FINANCE DOWN PAYMENT WITH 5% DOWN - CALL FOR DETAILS.
 8220 SW 56 TERR 0
 Ocala, FL 34476
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,900

BEAUTIFUL 3/2 CONCRETE BLOCK HOME IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. CLOSE TO SHOPPING & SCHOOLS.
 5060 PECAN RD 0
 Ocala, FL 34472
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,900

COMPLETELY REMODELED - CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, CHERRY CABINETS AND ROLL-OUT PANTRY SHELVES, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, CHAIR RAIL, CATHEDRAL CEILING, CUSTOM TILE WORK, ALL NEW BATHS, NEW PELLA WINDOWS, WOOD LAMINATE FLOORS AND NEW CARPET, CROWN MOLDING, NEW CEILING FANS, ALL CUSTOM CLOSETS, FRENCH DOORS TO GAME ROOM, NEW 10X16 WOOD DECK AND SCREEN ROOM, NEW DRAINFIELD, FENCED BACKYARD.
 31 TEAK LP 0
 Ocala, FL 34472
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,900

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW MODEL HOME BUILT BY NADEAU CONSTRUCTION - 3/2 SPLIT PLAN, FOYER ENTRY, GREAT ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING AND PLANT SHELVES, GORGEOUS EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, WOOD CABINETS AND TILE BACKSPLASH. MASTER WITH LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET AND TRAY CEILING WITH INDIRECT LIGHTING. 10X23 COVERED LANAI WITH TILE FLOOR. DESIGNER TOUCHES THROUGHOUT. FULL YARD IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
 24 HEMLOCK LP CRS 0
 Ocala, FL 34472
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,900

VERY LIVEABLE FLOOR PLAN! THIS PREAKNESS MODEL FEATURES FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS AS YOU ENTER THE HOME AND THEN OPENS ONTO SPACIOUS KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM W/VAULTED CEILINGS, PLANT SHELVES AND TRIPLE SLIDERS. BEAUTIFUL WOOD CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND BATHS AND GOOD USE OF CERAMIC TILE IN FOYER AND ALL WET AREAS. NICE SIZE MASTER HAS LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET, DOUBLE VANITIES AND CEILING FAN. 2ND BATH SET UP FOR POOL, SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN, INSIDE LAUNDRY AND MORE. PRISTINE AND MOVE IN READY.
 1852 SW 151 AVE 0
 Ocala, FL 34481
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,900

VERY LIVEABLE FLOOR PLAN! THIS PREAKNESS MODEL FEATURES FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS AS YOU ENTER THE HOME AND THEN OPENS ONTO SPACIOUS KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM W/VAULTED CEILINGS, PLANT SHELVES AND TRIPLE SLIDERS. BEAUTIFUL WOOD CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND BATHS AND GOOD USE OF CERAMIC TILE IN FOYER AND ALL WET AREAS. NICE SIZE MASTER HAS LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET, DOUBLE VANITIES AND CEILING FAN. 2ND BATH SET UP FOR POOL, SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN, INSIDE LAUNDRY AND MORE. PRISTINE AND MOVE IN READY.
 2690 SW 146 CT 0
 Ocala, FL 34481
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,900

LIVE IN ONE SIDE, RENT THE OTHER. DUPLEX WITH 2/2 AND BONUS ROOM EACH SIDE. CLOSE TO I-75 ON A LARGE LOT WITH ROOM TO EXPAND. ONE SIDE CURRENTLY RENTED TO LONG TERM TENANT, ONE SIDE VACANT. OWNER LOOKING FOR OFFERS!
 3111 SW 96 PL 0
 Ocala, FL