Ocala (zip 34471), Florida 

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Population

25,082

+17.0% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

5.6%

Cost of Living

89.1 / 100

Median Home Price

$321,700

Median Income

$54,723

Comfort Index (Climate)

3.0 / 8.8

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Ocala (zip 34471), Florida

Living in 34471 Ocala, FL is a great experience. The city is home to many local attractions such as Silver Springs Nature Park, Appleton Museum of Art, and Wild Waters Waterpark. Ocala also features plenty of traditional restaurants, cafes, and shops for all tastes. Schools are excellent and the streets are well kept with beautiful architecture around every corner. The cost of living is much lower than many other cities in Florida and there are plenty of amenities to enjoy. There's no shortage of things to do in the area either- from outdoor activities like hiking or biking to shopping or visiting the local theatre or museum- you're sure to find something that matches your interests here! Small city - Central Florida, 60 miles east of Daytona Beach.
State: Florida
County: Marion County
Metro Area: Ocala Metro Area
City: Ocala
Zip Codes: Ocala (zip 34471)
Cost of Living: -10.9% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 75 ft above sea level

Pros
Nearby recreation
Attractive downtown
Economy
Cons
Violent crime
Hot, humid summers
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Ocala Metro Area

Ocala, a small agricultural and manufacturing center, is about halfway between Gainesville to the north and Orlando to the southeast. With its attractive tree-lined streets and Old South–style homes, it more resembles a typical Southern city than a Florida city or beach town. Ocala is the capital of Florida’s thoroughbred industry, and ranching and horse-breeding are popular.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Ocala (zip 34471) is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ocala (zip 34471) jobs have increased by 2.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Ocala (zip 34471)'s cost of living is 10.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ocala (zip 34471)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
November, April and March are the most pleasant months in the 34471 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Marion county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.4% to 36.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Ocala (zip 34471)'s population is 25,082 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 20.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Ocala (zip 34471) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 24.2%.

SCHOOLS
Ocala (zip 34471) public schools spend $9,101 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Ocala (zip 34471). More Education



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Housing Market in Ocala

It's a good time to buy in Ocala. Home Appreciation is up 24.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ocala is .

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