Maitland, FL vs Ocala, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Ocala
71.4
#987 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.7). Maitland leads in median household income ($89,871 vs $50,618). Ocala leads in cost of living index (98 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Ocala, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 71.4 (#987) |
| Population | 19,215 | 68,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $268,444 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $50,618 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | R+31.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Ocala has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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C-
71.4 Score
Ocala, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,444
Population
68,426
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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