Ocala, FL is a city located in Marion County. It is home to 45,943 people. The median income is $30,888, which is lower than the average of all communities in Florida. Towns which are close by include Lady Lake, FL and Belleview, FL. Ocala, FL is 39 miles from Gainesville. Nearby shopping includes Paddock Mall. 39.4% of the residents rent apartments or rental homes in Ocala, FL.