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Ocala, FL — ZIP 34473

Population: 26,813 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 34473 (Ocala, FL) is $264,676 — down 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,700 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,729/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,676

Typical home value

-2.8%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$264,676
1-year appreciation
-2.8%
3-year appreciation
-5.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+113.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2022)
$284,527
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$289,700
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
413
For-sale inventory
310
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
533
1-year forecast
-2.1%
Days to pending
105 days
New listings (monthly)
63

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,729/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,201/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,394/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,836/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,925/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.9 : 1
Schools include
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS, MARION OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hurricane, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
118
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,212
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,048

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Mc Ginley Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL, ORLANDO HEALTH-HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL, ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,456 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2003
Housing built before 1970
2.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,077
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,692
Average weekly wage
$1,041
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,985

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 34473State medianUS median
Typical home value$264,676$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$289,700$359,990$325,000
Median days on market79 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,729/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,077$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 34473?
$264,676.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34473?
$289,700.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34473?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34473?
Typical rent: $1,729/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34473?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hurricane, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34473?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34473?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34473?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34473?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 34473 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34473?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34473?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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