Is Flemington safe?
Ocala, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Flemington as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Flemington
“Go. Flemington is an exceptionally quiet and scenic rural equestrian enclave in northern Marion County with minimal safety concerns. Visitors will need a personal vehicle and should be comfortable navigating unlit country roads.”
About the area
Flemington is a historic, unincorporated rural community in northwest Marion County known for rolling pastures, historic churches, and grand horse farms. It offers a tranquil glimpse of old Florida countryside, completely removed from urban congestion.
- Rural & Peaceful
- Equestrian
- Historic Countryside
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Flemington
Walk score: 4/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike lanes, multi-use paths, or bike-share hubs, though experienced road cyclists occasionally ride the paved rural routes for long-distance training.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually non-existent violent crime and very low property crime rates
- Scenic, peaceful setting dominated by horse ranches and canopy roads
- High homeownership and deeply invested agricultural and equestrian community
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no shopping, dining, or medical services directly in the hamlet
- Extended emergency services response times due to rural location
- Dark, narrow two-lane roads with no streetlights or pedestrian paths
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Flemington due to its low-density agricultural land use and lack of commercial infrastructure.
What Flemington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and peaceful with morning fog over horse pastures and light agricultural vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe, though motorists can drive at high speeds on the open country roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as the sun sets over the farms, with virtually zero street activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and secluded due to lack of streetlights, but completely free of urban street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit in Flemington; Marion County's SunTran bus network operates exclusively within the greater Ocala urban area over 15 miles to the south.
Free, ample private surface and gravel parking is standard at all local properties, with no meters or structured garages anywhere in the vicinity.
Things to do in Flemington
- Take a scenic drive along County Road 329 under towering live oak canopies
- Visit the historic Flemington Baptist Church and its surrounding 19th-century cemetery
- Tour the surrounding horse country and neighboring historic towns like McIntosh and Micanopy
Local favorites
- Old Florida Cafe · Cafe & Sandwich Shop · 4.6★ (430)Charming nearby cafe in neighboring McIntosh serving Cuban sandwiches and deli favorites in an antique setting.
- Pearl Country Store & Barbecue · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (1980)Legendary country store and smokehouse just up the road known for smoked brisket and ribs.
- Sparr Building and Farm Supply · Farm & Garden Supply · 4.7★ (590)Massive regional farm, equine, and hardware supplier catering to local horse farms and homesteads.
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.