How long is the commute from Ocala, FL?
Workers who live in Ocala, FL take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Ocala get to work
| Means of transportation | Ocala | Marion County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±2.6 points) | 74.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±1.7 points) | 10.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±2.0 points) | 12.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Ocala, the average commute is lower than in Marion County (26.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ocala, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Ocala ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 798 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ocala
| Vehicles available | Ocala | Marion County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±1.7 points) | 4.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% (±3.0 points) | 39.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±3.0 points) | 38.1% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±2.1 points) | 17.3% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Ocala, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Marion County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ocala
| Ocala | Marion County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±2.0 points) | 12.0% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±1.5 points) | 91.1% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ocala, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ocala
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | — | 19.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Silver Springs | 6.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Triangle | 8.1 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Silver Springs Shores | 9.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| On Top of the World | 9.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ocala Estates | 9.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Belleview | 9.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Marion Oaks | 12 mi | 33.5 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Rainbow Park | 13 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Liberty Triangle, FL (28.5 minutes), Silver Springs Shores, FL (31.0 minutes), Ocala Estates, FL (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Rainbow Park | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Liberty Triangle | 28.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Belleview | 27.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 14 | Ocala Estates | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 15 | On Top of the World | 23.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Silver Springs | 22.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 17 | Ocala | 19.2 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Marion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ocala
How long is the average commute in Ocala?
Workers who live in Ocala, FL take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ocala without a car?
8.9% of households in Ocala have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ocala?
11.8% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Ocala worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocala city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocala city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocala city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ocala city, Florida (place:50750, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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