Marion County, Florida
Ocala Real Estate and Local Guide
County seat of Marion County and hub of Florida's Thoroughbred horse industry, rebuilt in brick after an 1883 fire. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Ocala best.
About the area
Living in Ocala, FL
Trademarked "Horse Capital of the World"; also nicknamed "Brick City".
The housing market
Homes in Ocala
- About 50% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 51% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $219,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Ocala home
World Equestrian Center
One of the world's largest equestrian venues, hosting national and international competitions
Fort King National Historic Landmark
Reconstructed 1827 U.S. Army fort, designated a National Historic Landmark in 2004
Appleton Museum of Art
Fine art museum affiliated with the College of Central Florida
Silver Springs State Park
Home to one of the world's largest artesian springs, known for glass-bottom boat tours
Ocala National Forest
Second-largest national forest in Florida, with springs and hiking trails
Neighborhoods
Ocala areas to know
Ocala Historic District
Residential district east of downtown with Queen Anne and Victorian homes along Fort King Street
Tuscawilla Park Historic District
Historic neighborhood of frame vernacular and Queen Anne homes near Tuscawilla Park, on the National Register
West Ocala Historic District
Nationally designated historic district west of downtown
Downtown Ocala
Brick-built commercial core rebuilt after the 1883 fire
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.