Cities / Ocala
Is Ocala, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 91 Ocala neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 87 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 4 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Ocala
- 1Stone Creek· OcalaStone Creek is an upscale, master-planned active adult community located along the State Road 40 corridor in Marion County. The neighborhood features…95Go
- 2Stonecrest· OcalaLocated in southern Marion County near the northern boundary of The Villages, Stonecrest is an active 55+ master-planned community featuring golf…94Go
- 3The Villages South Marion· OcalaThe Villages South Marion comprises the Marion County northern extension of The Villages master-planned development, centered around golf courses…94Go
- 4Del Webb Spruce Creek· OcalaDel Webb Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club is an expansive active-adult community nestled just north of The Villages and south of Ocala. It features…93Go
- 5Oak Run· OcalaLocated along the State Road 200 corridor southwest of Ocala, Oak Run is a gated 55-plus master-planned community known for its championship golf…93Go
All Ocala neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 53 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Stone Creek· OcalaStone Creek is an upscale, master-planned active adult community located along the State Road 40 corridor in Marion County. The neighborhood features…95Go
- Stonecrest· OcalaLocated in southern Marion County near the northern boundary of The Villages, Stonecrest is an active 55+ master-planned community featuring golf…94Go
- The Villages South Marion· OcalaThe Villages South Marion comprises the Marion County northern extension of The Villages master-planned development, centered around golf courses…94Go
- Del Webb Spruce Creek· OcalaDel Webb Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club is an expansive active-adult community nestled just north of The Villages and south of Ocala. It features…93Go
- Oak Run· OcalaLocated along the State Road 200 corridor southwest of Ocala, Oak Run is a gated 55-plus master-planned community known for its championship golf…93Go
- Southeast Ocala· OcalaEncompassing upscale residential pockets, the historic district, and commercial amenities along SE 17th Street, Southeast Ocala offers a tranquil…90Go
- Golden Hills· OcalaGolden Hills is an established, scenic neighborhood framed by rolling horse pastures, grand oaks, and the Ocala National Golf Club. Located just…90Go
- Spruce Creek· OcalaSpruce Creek is a master-planned residential enclave located south of Ocala, renowned for its golf courses, gated subdivisions, and tranquil setting…90Go
- Fore Ranch· OcalaFore Ranch is a modern, master-planned residential development located just off State Road 200 in Southwest Ocala, comprised of distinct…90Go
- Rainbow Springs· OcalaLocated in southwest Marion County near Dunnellon, Rainbow Springs is renowned for its crystalline waters, lush state park, and peaceful residential…90Go
- Meadow Wood Farms· OcalaLocated in western Marion County, Meadow Wood Farms is a sprawling equestrian community characterized by tree-lined lanes, pastures, and custom…89Go
- Fairfield· OcalaFairfield is a peaceful unincorporated rural enclave nestled in Marion County's famous horse country. The landscape is defined by vast pastures, oak…88Go
- McIntosh· OcalaNestled between Ocala and Gainesville in northern Marion County, McIntosh is an idyllic rural community famous for its preserved 19th-century…87Go
- Southwest Ocala Farms· OcalaSouthwest Ocala Farms is a tranquil, low-density neighborhood defined by expansive parcels, horse farms, and private homes southwest of central…86Go
- Cotton Plant· OcalaCotton Plant is a classic Marion County equestrian enclave defined by sprawling green pastures, grand oak canopies, and scattered ranch-style…86Go
- Flemington· OcalaFlemington is an unincorporated, peaceful rural hamlet situated in Marion County, surrounded by rolling equestrian estates, oak trees, and cattle…86Go
- Lake Diamond· OcalaLake Diamond is an established, golf-centered residential neighborhood located southeast of Ocala near Silver Springs Shores. The community revolves…86Go
- Rolling Hills· OcalaRolling Hills is a sprawling semi-rural subdivision located west of central Ocala, characterized by multi-acre residential parcels, custom homes, and…86Go
- East Fort King· OcalaEast Fort King is a peaceful, leafy district situated east of downtown Ocala, known for its historic Fort King National Historic Landmark and…85Go
- Ocala Waterway West· OcalaOcala Waterway West is an expansive, tranquil subdivision in southwest Marion County composed of single-family residences, open green spaces, and…85Go
- Ocala Highlands· OcalaOcala Highlands is an established mid-century residential community characterized by mature oak canopies, well-kept ranch homes, and low-traffic…85Go
- Shady· OcalaShady is an unincorporated, tree-shaded pocket of Marion County characterized by horse farms, spacious single-family homesteads, and rolling green…85Go
- Ocala Highlands Estates· OcalaOcala Highlands Estates is a mature, tree-shaded suburban neighborhood comprised primarily of mid-century and ranch-style single-family homes. It…84Go
- Rolling Greens· OcalaRolling Greens is a peaceful, community-focused residential enclave built around an executive golf course and clubhouse facilities. The neighborhood…84Go
- Heath Brook· OcalaHeath Brook is an upscale, auto-oriented community anchored by the Market Street outdoor lifestyle center and surrounding master-planned residential…84Go
- Rainbow Lakes Estates· OcalaRainbow Lakes Estates is a sprawling, wooded subdivision located in southwestern Marion County near Dunnellon. Primarily composed of single-family…84Go
- Northwest Marion· OcalaNorthwest Marion encompasses Ocala's renowned horse country, featuring rolling thoroughbred farms, private equestrian communities, and the massive…84Go
- Southwest Ocala· OcalaSouthwest Ocala serves as the city's primary retail and healthcare corridor, anchored along the bustling State Road 200 and Interstate 75…84Go
- South Ocala· OcalaSouth Ocala encompasses suburban residential subdivisions, shopping plazas along South Pine Avenue (US-441) and SR-200, and quiet neighborhood parks…84Go
- Sunset Harbor· OcalaSunset Harbor is an unincorporated, picturesque lakeside neighborhood located on the southern shores of Lake Weir in Marion County. Characterized by…83Go
- Southwest Marion· OcalaSouthwest Marion encompasses the suburban expanses south and west of central Ocala, defined by master-planned neighborhoods, active retirement…82Go
- Summerfield· OcalaSituated in southern Marion County just north of The Villages, Summerfield is a blend of scenic equestrian properties, mature 55-plus master-planned…82Go
- Weirsdale· OcalaWeirsdale is an unincorporated, pastoral community situated in southeastern Marion County just south of Lake Weir. Known for its citrus heritage…82Go
- Lake Weir· OcalaSituated southeast of Ocala in southern Marion County, Lake Weir is defined by its expansive freshwater shoreline, boating recreation, and laid-back…82Go
- Ocala Waterway· OcalaOcala Waterway is a sprawling suburban-rural neighborhood characterized by single-family homes on oversized lots, quiet paved residential streets…82Go
- Weirsdale South· OcalaWeirsdale South is characterized by sprawling citrus groves, equestrian estates, open farmland, and proximity to Lake Weir and The Villages. It…82Go
- East Lake Weir· OcalaEast Lake Weir encompasses the tranquil eastern shores of Lake Weir, characterized by cypress trees, lakefront cottages, and rural residential…82Go
- Deer Path· OcalaDeer Path is an established suburban community in southeast Ocala characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and low-traffic cul-de-sacs…82Go
- Southwest Ocala Estates· OcalaSouthwest Ocala Estates is an established, low-key residential community situated southwest of central Ocala. Characterized by single-family homes on…81Go
- Salt Springs North· OcalaLocated in northeastern Marion County near Lake Kerr and the Ocala National Forest, Salt Springs North is defined by waterfront cottages, mobile…81Go
- York· OcalaYork is an unincorporated, rural-residential area in western Marion County defined by horse farms, low-density housing, and open green spaces. It…81Go
- Marion Oaks West· OcalaLocated southwest of Ocala in unincorporated Marion County, Marion Oaks West is an expansive, tree-dense subdivision filled with modern single-family…80Go
- Rainbow Park· OcalaRainbow Park is an expansive, semi-rural residential subdivision situated west of Ocala. The neighborhood features single-family homes and vacant…80Go
- Sparr· OcalaSparr is an unincorporated crossroads community in northern Marion County known for its equestrian roots, pastureland, and heritage farm supply hub…80Go
- Martel· OcalaMartel is a low-density, semi-rural community in western Marion County known for open pastures, horse farms, and proximity to Ocala International…80Go
- Pedro· OcalaPedro is an unincorporated, sparsely populated area south of Ocala characterized by horse farms, open pastures, and quiet rural homes. Visitors…80Go
- Dunnellon· OcalaSituated at the confluence of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers, Dunnellon is a historic small town celebrated for its crystal-clear springs and…80Go
- Salt Springs· OcalaSalt Springs is an unincorporated, nature-oriented community nestled within the Ocala National Forest in northeastern Marion County. It is best known…80Go
- Moss Bluff· OcalaSituated southeast of Ocala along the Ocklawaha River, Moss Bluff is defined by natural waterways, boat ramps, and sprawling rural acreage. It serves…80Go
- Santos· OcalaSantos is an unincorporated community situated just south of Ocala, renowned globally for the Santos Trailhead and the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross…80Go
- Big Scrub· OcalaBig Scrub is a sprawling, wilderness-dominated sector of eastern Marion County set within the Ocala National Forest, renowned for its extensive…80Go
- Anthony· OcalaAnthony is an unincorporated, pastoral community situated in Marion County's horse country just north of Ocala. Characterized by expansive pastures…80Go
- Silver Springs Shores North· OcalaSilver Springs Shores North is a sprawling residential district located southeast of Ocala, characterized by quiet single-family subdivisions, pine…80Go
Go, stay aware — 34 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Summerfield Northwest· OcalaSummerfield Northwest features a blend of horse farms, sprawling residential acreage, and quiet subdivisions positioned between Ocala and The…79Go, stay aware
- Marion Oaks· OcalaMarion Oaks is a large, unincorporated master-planned community situated in southwest Marion County just south of Ocala. Primarily consisting of…79Go, stay aware
- Ocklawaha· OcalaOcklawaha is an unincorporated rural lakefront area in Marion County, southeast of Ocala, renowned for freshwater boating, fishing, and rustic pine…79Go, stay aware
- Summerfield West· OcalaSummerfield West is a sprawling, peaceful exurban area characterized by single-family subdivisions, manufactured home parks, and rural acreage…79Go, stay aware
- Belleview Southwest· OcalaBelleview Southwest encompasses the southern and western outskirts of Belleview in Marion County, featuring single-family homes, manufactured home…79Go, stay aware
- Candler· OcalaCandler is an unincorporated rural hamlet in Marion County characterized by open pastures, scattered single-family homes, and towering live oaks…79Go, stay aware
- Marion Oaks Northeast· OcalaMarion Oaks Northeast is a sprawling master-planned subdivision in southern Marion County characterized by single-family ranch homes, pine woodlands…78Go, stay aware
- Ocala Highlands North· OcalaOcala Highlands North is an older, tree-lined mid-century residential community located just southeast of downtown Ocala. It features single-family…78Go, stay aware
- Lynne· OcalaLynne is an unincorporated rural community situated east of Ocala along State Road 40, surrounded by natural scrub and pine flatwoods. Visitors…78Go, stay aware
- Burbank· OcalaBurbank is a sparse, unincorporated community in northeastern Marion County set against dense woodlands and agricultural parcels near the Ocala…78Go, stay aware
- Orange Lake· OcalaOrange Lake is a historic rural community in northern Marion County, best known for its sprawling 12,000-acre namesake lake celebrated for trophy…78Go, stay aware
- Summerfield North· OcalaSummerfield North is an unincorporated community in southern Marion County positioned between Belleview and The Villages. It features a mix of…78Go, stay aware
- Lowell· OcalaLowell is an unincorporated rural community in northern Marion County nestled between Ocala and Reddick. The landscape is defined by oak canopies…78Go, stay aware
- Belleview West· OcalaBelleview West sits just west of the city of Belleview in southern Marion County, characterized by single-family subdivisions, horse pastures, and…78Go, stay aware
- Silver Springs Shores East· OcalaSilver Springs Shores East is an unincorporated residential enclave located southeast of Ocala in Marion County. It features single-family homes on…78Go, stay aware
- Lake Weir Corridor· OcalaStretching southeast from Ocala toward the waters of Lake Weir, this corridor blends suburban neighborhoods, natural reserves, and lakeside dining…77Go, stay aware
- Marion Oaks East· OcalaMarion Oaks East is a rapidly growing, tree-lined residential community situated southwest of Ocala in Marion County. It features single-family…77Go, stay aware
- Northeast 25th Avenue· OcalaNortheast 25th Avenue serves as a key north-south arterial in eastern Ocala, lined with mature live oaks, single-family neighborhoods, and…77Go, stay aware
- Belleview North· OcalaBelleview North occupies the transition zone between southern Ocala and Belleview along the US-441 corridor in Marion County. Characterized by modest…76Go, stay aware
- Ocala Park Estates· OcalaOcala Park Estates is an expansive, car-dependent residential community located northwest of central Ocala in Marion County. Characterized by modest…76Go, stay aware
- Silver Springs Shores West· OcalaSilver Springs Shores West is an extensive, car-dependent community southeast of Ocala dominated by mid-century and modern single-family ranch homes…76Go, stay aware
- Citra· OcalaLocated in northern Marion County along the US-301 corridor, Citra is best known as the birthplace of Florida's Pineapple Orange and maintains an…76Go, stay aware
- Ocklawaha North· OcalaOcklawaha North is a relaxed, unincorporated community characterized by citrus heritage, pine woods, and proximity to Lake Weir and the Ocklawaha…76Go, stay aware
- Belleview· OcalaSituated between Ocala and The Villages, Belleview is a laid-back, family-oriented community characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, pine…75Go, stay aware
- Marion Oaks North· OcalaMarion Oaks North is an expansive unincorporated master-planned community situated southwest of Ocala near Interstate 75 and County Road 484. The…75Go, stay aware
- Tuscawilla Park· OcalaTuscawilla Park is a historic urban neighborhood located just northeast of Downtown Ocala, known for its expansive green space, public sculptures…74Go, stay aware
- Downtown Ocala· OcalaDowntown Ocala serves as the cultural and culinary focal point of Marion County, centered around a historic gazebo square flanked by local eateries…74Go, stay aware
- Silver Springs· OcalaSilver Springs is an unincorporated community just east of Ocala, renowned for one of Florida's premier first-magnitude natural springs. It blends…74Go, stay aware
- Kendrick· OcalaKendrick is an unincorporated semi-rural community situated just north of Ocala along the Old Gainesville Road and US-301/US-441 corridors. It…73Go, stay aware
- Silver Springs Shores· OcalaSilver Springs Shores is a sprawling suburban and semi-rural community located southeast of Ocala in Marion County. Platted largely in the 1970s, it…73Go, stay aware
- Ocala Ridge· OcalaOcala Ridge is an established residential neighborhood situated on the western fringe of Ocala, consisting mostly of single-family ranch homes and…72Go, stay aware
- Silver Springs Boulevard East· OcalaEast Silver Springs Boulevard is a primary east-west commercial thoroughfare in Ocala lined with shopping centers, restaurants, and roadside…71Go, stay aware
- Ocala National Forest· OcalaOcala National Forest spans over 380,000 acres in Central Florida, known for its pristine freshwater springs, pine scrub forests, and extensive…71Go, stay aware
- Fort McCoy· OcalaLocated in northeast Marion County, Fort McCoy is an unincorporated, heavily forested rural community surrounded by waterways and conservation land…69Go, stay aware
Caution — 3 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Northeast Ocala· OcalaNortheast Ocala is a sprawling, established district characterized by mid-century single-family homes, quiet residential streets, and scattered…62Caution
- North Magnolia· OcalaNorth Magnolia serves as a transitional revitalization district linking historic Downtown Ocala with light industrial and residential sectors to the…61Caution
- Northwest Ocala· OcalaNorthwest Ocala is a historically rich, largely residential district with deep ties to the city's African American heritage. It features community…50Caution
No-go after dark — 1 area
Not recommended for casual walking around.
Ocala safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Ocala?
Stone Creek scores highest at 95/100, followed by Stonecrest (94) and The Villages South Marion (94).
Is Ocala safe to walk at night?
In the 53 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 4 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Ocala areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are West Ocala (44), Northwest Ocala (50), North Magnolia (61). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Ocala neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.