Are you looking to move to Marion County? Whether you’re seeking an equine property, luxury home in a gated community, or are purchasing vacant land to build your dream home, we are here for you! To help you, we have some helpful information about the area.
Population
- Marion County – 378,613
- Ocala – 61,810
- Belleview – 5,281
- Dunnellon – 1,878
- McIntosh – 514
- Reddick – 573
Transportation
Location: North Central Florida – No more than a 90-minute drive to either the Gulf or Atlantic coasts or to the Orlando attractions
Highways: Interstate 75, U.S. 441, 301 and 27
Rail (freight): CSX, Florida Northern
Air: Local – Charter and cargo service available at Ocala International Airport. Commercial passenger service is available within 100 miles at six airports, including the Orlando and Tampa International airports.
Geographical Territory
- 1,652 square miles—fourth largest county in Florida
- 1/3 of the County is the Ocala National Forest
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Education
K-12: Marion County Public School System & various private schools
Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees:
- College of Central Florida (CF)
- Rasmussen College
- Saint Leo University – Ocala Center
- Taylor College and Webster University
Additionally, several state research universities are within a short drive from Ocala and Marion County:
- University of Florida
- 40 miles-Gainesville, University of Central Florida is 90 miles-Orlando
- University of South Florida
- (92 miles-Tampa)
Cost of Living
- State Weighted Average = 100
- Marion County: 87.1 (36th of 67 Counties)
- Composite Index (100%): 99.8
- Grocery Items (13%): 98
- Health Care (4%): 93.9
- Housing (29%): 67.9
- Utilities (10%): 106.1
- Transportation (12%): 90.2
- Miscellaneous Goods and Services (32%): 96.1
Source: 2019 Florida Statistical Abstract
