Ocala, Florida

Florida community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Ocala, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.4

C-

out of 100

Overview

Ocala is a Florida city with a population of approximately 68,426, part of the Ocala, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $268,444. Median household income is $50,618.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 68,426 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $268,444 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $50,618 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.2 minutes
  • Part of the Ocala, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

68,426

Source: Census ACS

$268,444

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$50,618

Source: Census ACS

19.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Marion County (county-level results)

34%
65%
Democrat 72,436
Republican 140,173
Leans R+31.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 76.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 51.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 75.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.4

Location

Ocala, FL (29.1981, -82.0974)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.