The Town FilesMarion County, Florida
400,078 people. The median home is worth $243,100 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $61,010.
Towns in Marion County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 63,591 | $241,400 | $56,376 | 39.2 |
| Silver Springs Shores | 24,846 | $201,300 | $63,611 | 39.2 |
| Liberty Triangle | 23,759 | $275,500 | $64,943 | 59.3 |
| Marion Oaks | 19,034 | $257,700 | $72,392 | 37.3 |
| On Top of the World | 12,668 | $303,900 | $60,670 | 71.4 |
| Belleview | 5,413 | $210,200 | $57,813 | 42.5 |
| Rainbow Springs | 5,091 | $310,600 | $57,161 | 65.3 |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates | 3,438 | $160,400 | $50,429 | 52.4 |
| Ocala Estates | 2,991 | $152,900 | — | 34.5 |
| Silver Springs | 2,844 | $30,800 | $32,074 | 32.0 |
People and housing
| Marion County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,277 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $61,010 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 47.9 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
119,528 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,526 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 900 storm events in Marion County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marion County has been included in 38 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).