Ocala, FL vs Springdale, AR
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.
Ocala
71.4
#987 nationally
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Springdale leads in median household income ($58,924 vs $50,618). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 98). Ocala leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ocala, FL | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#987) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 68,426 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,444 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $50,618 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.6 | R+6.7 |
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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C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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