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Living in Ocala
What nurses and their families want to know before a move.
Why nurses like Ocala
- Lowest median home value on this list, about $241,000.
- Known as the Horse Capital of the World, with Silver Springs State Park's glass-bottom boats and the Ocala National Forest nearby.
- Average commute around 19 minutes, with Orlando and Gainesville within driving distance for weekends.
Schools and colleges
Public schools are run by Marion County Public Schools, which earned a C from the Florida Department of Education for 2025–26. Nearby colleges: College of Central Florida.
Good to know
Marion County schools received a C district grade for 2025–26. Grades vary by school, and Florida lets families apply to schools outside their zone, so compare individual schools before choosing a neighborhood.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024; USAFacts (Census ACS 2020–2024), metro-area rent; Florida Department of Education, 2025–26 district grades.
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Florida RN licensing in brief
- Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. If your primary residence is another compact state and you hold a multistate license there, you can usually start working in Florida on that license.
- If you move to Florida, Florida becomes your home state and you apply for a Florida license.
- Licensed outside the compact (including Puerto Rico)? You can apply to the Florida Board of Nursing for licensure by endorsement. Passing the NCLEX-RN is generally required.
- Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Florida Board of Nursing. Our recruiters can walk you through the steps for a specific job.
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