NEIGHBORSCORE

Ocala, Florida · ZIP 34479

Ocala — ZIP 34479

Crime DataSchools

Ocala (34479) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Ocala. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $238K.

35OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 34479 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency55%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby1

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100
Typical home value$238K
Median rent$1,495/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34475
47▲12 vs here
Anthony, FloridaAnthonyZIP 32617
45▲10 vs here
Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34470
37▲2 vs here
Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34471
49▲14 vs here

More ZIPs in Ocala

Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34473
37▲2 vs here
Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34470
37▲2 vs here
Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34480
37▲2 vs here
Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34472
38▲3 vs here
Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34482
32▼3 vs here
Ocala, FloridaOcalaZIP 34481
31▼4 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$238K

Median Rent

$1,495/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,280

Violent Crime

1,100

Property Crime

4,180

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marion County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05682
55%
47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

13,265

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

42.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 34479 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 34479 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 34479 is approximately $238K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 34479 in Ocala has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.