Named
as one of the nation's "All American Cities",
the town of Ocala, Florida provides its residents with
a welcoming atmosphere that keeps it one of the three
fastest growing regions in the country. As the county
seat of Marion County, the city of Ocala is a vibrant
town largely surrounded by open spaces and rolling hills.
For residents, this perfect combination offers the best
of both worlds.
Combining
the benefits of both city and country living, Ocala continues
to be an ideal relocation site for a wide swath of Americans.
The current population for the area is approximately 280,288
residents today, with a median age of thirty nine years
old. An equal number of residents here are employed in
a professional/managerial capacity or the service industry,
with each sector employing around thirty percent of locals.
There is again a tie for the second largest sector, with
around fourteen percent of Ocala residents working in
either sales or an administrative capacity. The median
household income within Ocala is around $32,243 per year.
The
city's downtown core has been recently revitalized, and
now boasts a captivating town square that serves to highlight
the historic buildings around it, as well as to provide
a gathering place for residents. There are a number of
shops and businesses within walking distance of the square,
including the Library and Brick City Center for the Arts.
A number of boutiques and restaurants have moved into
this area. On weekend nights, downtown's restaurants and
pubs draw folks out, while the unique touch of horse-drawn
carriage rides around the town square area lend a quaint
reminder of simpler times.
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