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

Small city - Central Florida, 60 miles east of Daytona Beach

Pros

-Nearby recreation
-Attractive downtown
-Economy

Cons

-Violent crime
-Hot, humid summers
-Isolation

Local Listings in 34480

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$183,900

9053 SE 49th Avenue Rd # TNYP7
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1595 SqFt

$183,900

9053 SE 49th Avenue Rd # TNYP7
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1595 SqFt

$187,900

9053 SE 49th Avenue Rd # 6YA42
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1545 SqFt

$183,900

9053 SE 49th Avenue Rd # 5OO7H
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1535 SqFt

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 34480) is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 5.2%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ocala (zip 34480) jobs have increased by 0.40%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ocala (zip 34480)'s cost of living is 4.50% lower than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Ocala (zip 34480)'s Cost of Living

VOTING

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

POPULATION

Ocala (zip 34480)'s population is 19,173 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 71.71%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 36 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ocala (zip 34480) is $168,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.46%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Ocala (zip 34480)

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). Learn More...

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 11.5% in the last 12 months. Browse Ocala Real Estate or Find top agents in Ocala

The median home price in Ocala is $168,900. Browse Homes in this Range.

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