Is Fairfield safe?
Ocala, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fairfield as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fairfield
“Go. Fairfield is an expansive, picturesque equestrian community northwest of Ocala with very low violent and property crime rates. While deeply car-dependent and lacking urban amenities, it offers a peaceful, scenic environment with minimal safety concerns for visitors.”
Recent local coverage primarily centers on land conservation efforts and managing growth around Marion County's expanding equestrian sector.
About the area
Fairfield is a rural enclave in northwest Marion County known for rolling hills, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and world-class thoroughbred horse farms. The area features low-density living, vast agricultural pastures, and quiet country roads.
- Equestrian
- Rural & Pastoral
- Scenic / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Fairfield
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share facilities or dedicated multi-use greenways in Fairfield, though experienced road cyclists frequently ride the paved country roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and opportunistic property crime
- High rates of property ownership and well-maintained horse farms and estates
- Peaceful, low-density environment far removed from urban congestion
Cons
- Zero public transit infrastructure and extreme car dependency
- Narrow rural roads with no streetlights create driving hazards after dark
- Extended response times for emergency and medical services due to rural location
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Fairfield due to its rural, low-density character and the absence of commercial centers or social service facilities.
What Fairfield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp, tranquil mornings with farm hands tending to pastures and negligible vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe, with occasional horse trailers moving along the two-lane country roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful, though daylight fades quickly into rural darkness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and deserted due to the lack of streetlights; safe from crime but requiring careful driving due to wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Ocala's local transit agency (SunTran) does not extend service to rural Fairfield, and there are no commuter rail or BRT systems in the area.
Free private lot and driveway parking is standard and widely available across all properties; street parking on narrow rural shoulders is neither common nor recommended.
Things to do in Fairfield
- Take a scenic drive along County Road 225 and NW 225A to view historic horse farms and pastures.
- Visit the nearby World Equestrian Center for premier horse shows and events.
- Shop for regional agricultural and equine goods at local farm supply hubs.
Local favorites
- Sparr Building and Farm Supply · Farm & Hardware Store · 4.6★ (620)Longtime local staple providing equine, agricultural, and hardware goods to area farms.
- Horse & Hound Restaurant & Pub · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1550)Rustic equestrian-themed gathering spot serving hearty American pub classics.
- Stirrups Restaurant · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (510)Upscale dining venue located nearby at the World Equestrian Center overlooking the grand arena.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.