At a Glance
Median Income
$53,520
$32,629 per capita
Home Value
$219,900
Zillow: $265,333
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
507/100K
3,107/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.1% smoking rate
How Ocala Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocala's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocala a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocala residents earn a median household income of $53,520 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,629. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,226 business establishments, including 570 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocala is $219,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,333. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Ocala reports 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,107/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Ocala hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocala has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population64,903
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,352/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,520
Per Capita$32,629
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$17,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$219,900
Rent$1,230
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$265,333
Housing Units28,378
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent507/100K
Property3,107/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault384/100K
Burglary278/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation79 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Ocala was founded in 1845.
The median home in Ocala was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 570 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 104 fatal vehicle crashes.