The city of Ocala, FL, located in Marion County, is ranked highly by BestPlaces.net. With a score of 6 out of 10, the city ranks as one of the best places to live in the state of Florida. The rankings look at factors such as amenities (restaurants, parks, and entertainment), crime rates, cost of living, education levels, housing affordability, taxes and weather. Residents can enjoy low crime rates and affordable housing that allows them to have a better quality of life than many other parts of the state. Additionally, Ocala has access to some great restaurants and a variety of recreational activities for families or individuals. All these factors combine to make Ocala an ideal place to call home for people from all walks of life.
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