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Ocala, Florida

city · Marion County

At a glance

66,584
Population
$241,400
Median home value (all homes)
20% below U.S. median
$268,444
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,359/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$56,376
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
46.15%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost30% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates31.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ocala Economic Development
Ocala CEP is a business advocacy and economic development organization in Ocala, Florida, focused on growing jobs, supporting small, medium and large businesses, and serving the local business community.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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