Living in Ocala, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocala · Census data 2020–2024
Ocala has 66,584 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $56,376 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $241,400, the median rent is $1,359/month.
Ocala at a glance
- Population
- 66,584
- Median age
- 39.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,376State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $241,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,359/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ocala a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ocala
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocala the median home value is $241,400, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,598 a month in housing costs.
Ocala median household income
The median household income in Ocala is $56,376 and the income per person is $32,567. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ocala: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,387
- Owner-occupied
- 52.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.9%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.34
Ocala demographics
- Population
- 66,584
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 27,152
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocala ›
Education in Ocala
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Ocala have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocala
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Ocala vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 66,584 | $56,376 | $241,400 | $1,359 |
| Silver Springs | 2,712 | $32,074 | $30,800 | $1,176 |
| Liberty Triangle | 24,888 | $64,943 | $275,500 | $1,711 |
| Silver Springs Shores | 28,537 | $63,611 | $201,300 | $1,430 |
| On Top of the World | 16,007 | $60,670 | $303,900 | $1,212 |
| Belleview | 5,805 | $57,813 | $210,200 | $1,257 |
| Marion Oaks | 23,972 | $72,392 | $257,700 | $1,658 |
| Rainbow Park | 2,056 | $66,550 | $197,600 | $1,443 |
| Ocklawaha | 1,586 | $37,894 | $189,700 | $1,542 |
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What is the median household income in Ocala, FL?
The median household income in Ocala is $56,376, 24% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ocala?
The median home value in Ocala is $241,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ocala?
The median gross rent in Ocala is $1,359 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Ocala, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Ocala?
The median age in Ocala is 39.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ocala?
The average commute to work in Ocala is 19 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocala?
The unemployment rate in Ocala is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocala?
31.2% of adults in Ocala have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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