Housing
Residents of Marion County have discovered a wonderful treasure. Our community enjoys a high standard of living at an affordable price. This benefit attracts professional and skilled workers who are eager to obtain "more bang for the buck" when it comes to building or buying a home. Lower housing costs also translate to lower property taxes and more disposable income to create a thriving economy.
2004 Marion County Residential Sales Records
| Size | # Sold | Total Value | Average Price |
| 1 Bedroom | 64 | $5,207,520 | $81,368 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 2,046 | $177,621,067 | $86,814 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 3,276 | $470,586,233 | $143,647 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 582 | $150,879,229 | $259,243 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 66 | $35,439,084 | $536,956 |
Source: 2004 Marion County MLS
2004 Marion County Public Lodging Facilities
| Facilities | Number | Units |
| Apartment Buildings | 126 | 6377 |
| Rooming Houses | 0 | 0 |
| Rental Condominiums | 6 | 98 |
| Transient Apartment Buildings | 8 | 42 |
Source: 2004 Florida Statistical Abstract
House Purchase Price – Marion County
| 2000 | $94,052 |
| 2003 | $131,542 |
Source: 2004 Florida Statistical Abstract
Median Sales Price of Existing Single Family Homes
| Metropolitan Area | 2004 – 1st Quarter |
| Atlanta, GA | $152,200 |
| Gainesville, FL | $147,500 |
| Miami/Hialeah, FL | $245,900 |
| Ocala, FL | $96,200 |
| Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL | $149,300 |
Source: 2004 Florida Statistical Abstract
2003 Households and Average Household Size
| Marion County | Florida | |
| Housing Units | 116,403 | 6,778,804 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 (Average Persons Per Household) | 2.46 (Average Persons Per Household) |
Source: 2004 Florida Statistical Abstract
2000 Census Data
| Marion County | Florida | |
| Home Ownership Rate | 79.8% | 70.1% |
| Households w/Persons Under 18 | 27.8% | 31.3% |
Source: 2000 Census
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