Here's what it costs to live in Ocala, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, while the typical home is valued around $241,400. Households earn a median of $56,376 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$56,376
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,359
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$241,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,126
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,172
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,373
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,772
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
66,584
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,428
Per month
Avg Home Value
$241,540
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.0
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.7%
What is the cost of living index for Ocala?
The cost of living index for Ocala is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Ocala?
The median gross rent in Ocala is $1,359 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Ocala?
The median household income in Ocala is $56,376 per year.
What is the median home value in Ocala?
The median home value in Ocala is $241,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Ocala?
Air quality data for Ocala is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Ocala?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
