Living in Ocklawaha, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocklawaha · Census data 2020–2024
Ocklawaha has 1,586 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $37,894 (49% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $189,700, the median rent is $1,542/month.
Ocklawaha at a glance
- Population
- 1,586
- Median age
- 47State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $37,894State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $189,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,542/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Ocklawaha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 13.5%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ocklawaha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocklawaha the median home value is $189,700, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,542 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $912 a month in housing costs.
Ocklawaha median household income
The median household income in Ocklawaha is $37,894 and the income per person is $23,631. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ocklawaha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 935
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.02
Ocklawaha demographics
- Population
- 1,586
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 787
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocklawaha ›
Education in Ocklawaha
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Ocklawaha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocklawaha
- Unemployment rate
- 13.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Ocklawaha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocklawaha | 1,586 | $37,894 | $189,700 | $1,542 |
| Silver Springs Shores East | 1,777 | $59,861 | $233,100 | $1,692 |
| Silver Springs Shores | 28,537 | $63,611 | $201,300 | $1,430 |
| Belleview | 5,805 | $57,813 | $210,200 | $1,257 |
| Lady Lake | 16,675 | $46,074 | $227,300 | $1,387 |
| The Villages | 83,498 | $77,622 | $400,100 | $1,397 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | $382,400 | $1,221 |
| Silver Springs | 2,712 | $32,074 | $30,800 | $1,176 |
| Ocala | 66,584 | $56,376 | $241,400 | $1,359 |
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What is the median household income in Ocklawaha, FL?
The median household income in Ocklawaha is $37,894, 49% 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 Ocklawaha?
The median home value in Ocklawaha is $189,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ocklawaha?
The median gross rent in Ocklawaha is $1,542 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Ocklawaha, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 13.5%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Ocklawaha?
The median age in Ocklawaha is 47 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ocklawaha?
The average commute to work in Ocklawaha is 34 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocklawaha?
The unemployment rate in Ocklawaha is 13.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocklawaha?
12.8% of adults in Ocklawaha 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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