Living in Ocala
Ocala is a large place in Florida, United States, home to 58,218 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 40%, #2,852 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 48%, #5,771 of 12,111), low-income households (top 55%, #5,299 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ocala
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 16 min and sets around 23:35; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Ocala ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 25 | #10,922 of 11,898 | #654 of 689 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,299 of 9,771 | #103 of 596 | Map |
| Low-income family | 29 | #7,032 of 8,006 | #441 of 554 | Map |
| Single parent | 29 | #5,785 of 6,237 | #424 of 456 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,156 of 9,474 | #406 of 615 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 45 | #8,059 of 9,474 | #542 of 615 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #7,311 of 10,762 | #524 of 639 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 59 | #2,852 of 7,271 | #99 of 485 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,689 of 8,006 | #298 of 554 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,771 of 12,111 | #44 of 680 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 27 | #5,966 of 7,271 | #453 of 485 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 31 | #8,543 of 9,474 | #559 of 615 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #13,481 of 18,063 | #555 of 808 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #15,019 of 16,523 | #742 of 779 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,258 of 18,063 | #226 of 808 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 39 | #10,777 of 16,523 | #651 of 779 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #7,567 of 21,167 | #551 of 852 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #7,522 of 12,111 | #161 of 680 | Map |
| Coastal living | 55 | #5,784 of 6,413 | #591 of 625 | Map |
| Business owner | 29 | #8,793 of 12,111 | #608 of 680 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Silver Springs (Florida) 9 km
- Silver Springs Shores 15 km
- On Top of the World 17 km
- Marion Oaks 20 km
- Citra 25 km
- The Villages 33 km
- Lady Lake 37 km
- Wildwood (Florida) 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.