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Ocala, Florida: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Ocala, 47% higher than the rate across Florida (2.6). Median household income is $56,376 and the median home value is $241,400. About 66,584 people live in Ocala.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Ocala?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Ocala at 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (276 in all). For comparison, that is 47% higher than the Florida rate (2.6) and 17% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 1 murder. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,779 (24.7 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 39% between 2021 and 2025 (456 to 276).
| Offense (2025) | Ocala count | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 276 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 27 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 25 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 223 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,779 | 24.7 | 11.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 118 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,657 | 23.0 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0.06 | 0.71 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Ocala changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 456 | 1,966 | 6 |
| 2022 | 347 | 1,946 | 8 |
| 2023 | 356 | 1,996 | 11 |
| 2024 | 356 | 2,167 | 5 |
| 2025 | 276 | 1,779 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Ocala Police Department's own reports.
How does Ocala compare with Florida?
Households in Ocala have a median income of $56,376 (Florida: $74,568). The median owner-occupied home is worth $241,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,359 a month. About 66,584 people live on 48 square miles of land, roughly 1,387 per square mile. The city lies in Marion County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Ocala | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,584 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $56,376 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,400 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,359 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.2 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Ocala?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Marion County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Ocala?
No highway work zones were listed in Ocala city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Ocala?
Inside the city limits there are 27 public schools (2024-25) and 16 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park and Silver River State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Ocala
Gun shops
9 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Ocala city limits, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: American Pawn Of Ocala INC (Ocala), B-J Trophies & Awards (Ocala), Jerry's Indoor Archery Range & Army Surplus INC (Ocala), Jerry's Pawn & Gun Shop INC (Ocala), Marks Jewelry & Pawn (Ocala), Ocala Rural King (Ocala), Pro-Firearms Academy (Ocala), Value Pawn & Jewelry (Ocala) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Ocala city limits: 14th Street Liquor (Ocala), 369 Wine & Spirit (Ocala), ABC Liquors #92 (Ocala), Publix Liquor Store #1477 (Ocala), Publix Liquor Store #1844 (Ocala), Publix Liquors #61 (Ocala) and Winn-Dixie Liquor 2438 (Ocala).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Ocala city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Ocala?
In 2025, Ocala had 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (276 reported), 47% higher than the Florida rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 24.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Ocala?
$56,376 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,568 for Florida.
How much do homes cost in Ocala?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $241,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $359,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Ocala?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Marion County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
The Villages, FL (21 mi) · Gainesville, FL (37 mi) · Apopka, FL (50 mi) · Spring Hill, FL (53 mi) · Pine Hills, FL (58 mi) · Sanford, FL (59 mi)
More: Florida statewide numbers · county page: Marion County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Ocala city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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