Best Places to Live in Ocala (zip 34480), Florida

Small city - Central Florida, 60 miles east of Daytona Beach. April, November and March are the most pleasant months in the 34480 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Ocala, FL Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

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.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: See Homes
Country: United States
State: Florida
County: Marion County
Metro Area: Ocala Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat conservative

City: Ocala
Zip Codes: Ocala (zip 34480)
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 75 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ocala (zip 34480) is 4.0% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ocala (zip 34480) jobs have increased by 2.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ocala (zip 34480)'s cost of living is 10.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ocala (zip 34480)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

Marion county voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ocala (zip 34480)'s population is 19,368 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 1.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ocala (zip 34480) is Real Estate: $183,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.6%.

SCHOOLS

Ocala (zip 34480) 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 34480). More Education

Best Places to Live in Ocala Rankings

#45	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#58	2005 Best Places to Live
#189	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Ocala

It's a good time to buy in Ocala. Home Appreciation is up 8.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ocala is $183,300.

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