Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Avg Rent
$930
Population
5,795
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Belleview is a small city in Marion County, Florida, sitting just south of Ocala and part of a region known for its natural springs, horse farms, and quiet stretches of Central Florida landscape. The city carries a relaxed, small-town atmosphere that contrasts with the faster pace of larger metro areas nearby, yet remains close enough to Ocala to access its broader job market, retail corridors, and College of Central Florida campuses. Healthcare, retail, and light industry anchor much of the local economy, with several regional employers operating along the US-27 and SR-484 corridors that run through the area.
Neighborhoods in Belleview range from established residential streets with older single-family homes to newer subdivisions spreading toward the city's edges. Renters will find a housing mix that includes single-family rental homes, smaller apartment communities, and townhome-style rentals, with low-rise construction being the dominant style throughout. The inventory skews toward affordable options compared to Florida's coastal markets.
Day-to-day life here moves at a measured pace. Outdoor recreation is close at hand, with Silver Springs State Park and the Ocala National Forest both within a short drive. The surrounding Marion County landscape, one of the most recognized regions in the country for Thoroughbred horse breeding, gives Belleview a setting that feels distinctly different from the typical Florida rental market.
Median Household Income
$50,662
Average: $69,519
Education
1,074
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,336
Workers Employed
Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Housing Distribution
Belleview has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Belleview, FL is $1,389 for a studio, $930 for one bedroom, $1,077 for two bedrooms, and $1,480 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belleview has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Belleview, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Very Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades PK-5
714 Students
Belleview-Santos Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
669 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,520 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,961 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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