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About Ocala
City in Florida, United StatesOcala ( oh-KAL-ə) is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Florida, United States. Located in North Central Florida. The population was 63,591 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 71,753 in 2025, making it the 42nd-most populated city in Florida. It is the principal city of the Ocala metropolitan area, which had a population of 442,660 in 2025. Home to over 400 thoroughbred farms and training centers, Ocala has been called the "Horse Capital of the World". Notable attractions include the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, the College of Central Florida, and the World Equestrian Center.
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Housing in Ocala
The typical Ocala home is worth about $265,000, down 2.5% in a year, 29% below the Florida typical home.
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Safety in Ocala
Safety Grade D
Ocala reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 89% report less.
Schools in Ocala
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The public schools Ocala’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 84% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
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