Senior Living Apartments in Ocala, FL

 

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Ocala, FL

 

Senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+, and offer amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Ocala, FL

In the state of Florida, the median monthly cost for a senior apartment is about $795.

When it comes to senior apartments, Ocala, FL offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.

 

Learn More About Ocala, FL

 

Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Ocala is pretty close to the national average, and in some cases, even cheaper. Ocala’s proximity to the Tampa/St. Petersburg metropolitan area makes it a great option for those like big city convenience at a fraction of the cost. All index ratings are based on a system where a score of 100 represents the cost of the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Health care index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income
85	99	92.7	$1,125	15.2%	$148,200	$37,422

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The Ocala area is home to several highly-rated hospitals, and the following are often ranked among the area’s best:

• Ocala Regional Medical Center – An 430-bed medical community, Ocala Regional Medical Center specializes in a multitude of fields, including cardiology, chemotherapy, and physical therapy.
• Ocala Regional Medical Center – An 430-bed medical community, Ocala Regional Medical Center specializes in a multitude of AdventHealth Ocala – AdventHealth Ocala is a faith-based hospital that has Emergency and Intensive Care Services and specialties including cardiac care, joint replacement, obstetrics, MRIs, and more.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Ocala’s climate is considered humid subtropical, and is characterized by year-round sun, occasional rain, and consistently warm air temperatures. On average, the humidity level for Ocala is roughly 59%. The humidity levels are often highest during the month of August at about 67%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
82°F	93°F (July)	72°F (June)	63°F	74°F (February)	43°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating
29 (Good)

 

Precipitation and Natural Disasters

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall	Natural Disasters
4”	9” (June)	0”	Hurricanes, floods

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Ocala is a small town in north central Florida. A small, agricultural and manufacturing center, Ocala is about halfway between Gainesville to the north and Orlando to the southeast. With its attractive tree-lined streets and Old South–style homes, it more resembles a typical Southern city than a Florida city or beach town. Ocala is the capital of Florida’s thoroughbred industry, and ranching and horse-breeding are popular local endeavors.

 

2016 Presidential Election for Marion County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
35.3%	61.3%	3.4%

 

Population Statistics

Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
57,812	320 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 1.1%

 

Age

Median	18-24	25-44	45-64	65+
38.6	10.3%	24.7%	20.6%	23.0%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
86.6%	23%	2.6%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
2.8%	20.1%	13.3%	<1%	0.1%	61.6%	2.5%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
3,314	48.12	6.72

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
9%	55%	15%	20%	9%	10%

Ocala is considered moderately unfriendly to members of the LGBTQ community, meaning that members of the community may feel somewhat unsafe in certain spaces.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Ocala is an ideal place for outdoor recreation, with a heritage and legacy of equestrian horse breeding, Ocala was named the Horse Capital of the World in 2007. This is very apparent with all of their horse farms and the many champion bred horses such as the 1956 Kentucky Derby winner, Needles, or Triple Crown Winner, Affirmed. There are more horses in Ocala/Marion County than anywhere in the world, along with many horseback trails and competitive racing tracks.

Ocala is also a great place to get out and enjoy the mild climate, birdwatching and cataloging all of the beautiful wildlife. Hunting is also a popular area pastime. Some locals operate a super fun zipline and will rent kayaks and canoes to those who want to enjoy the water. Ocala offers many other outdoors activities too including fishing holes, baseball games, and golf courses.

Lastly, for those looking for arts and culture, there’s the Appleton Museum and Brick City Center for the Arts to see classic and contemporary works art. If you desire something more kinetic, there is the Dance Alive National Ballet and Reilly Arts Center to take in some theatre. Ocala never forgets its history buffs either with such historic locations as Ma Barker House and the Historic Ocala Square.

Transportation

Ocala is serviced by the SunTran, a series of color-themed lines that are planned to get the maximum number of riders throughout the area. Though these are well planned, you’d be better off using private shuttles or rideshares if you needed to be somewhere specific. SunTran does offer charter services that may bridge the gap however.