Silver Springs

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Silver Springs, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,023

Population

14,448

Renter Mix

29% Rent

A nature lover’s paradise in Central Florida

Scenic Peaceful Active Lush Affordable

Located just east of Ocala, Silver Springs is a peaceful community draped in natural beauty. The community is convenient to a broad range of lush outdoor spaces, including the picturesque Silver Springs State Park, where residents and visitors alike enjoy access to the clear, blue waters of one of America’s largest natural springs. Silver Springs State Park also offers ample opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and camping close to home.

Silver Springs provides an array of affordable houses and apartments available for rent. The Silver Springs community is an especially great choice for those who prefer the charms of a small town, along with outdoor enthusiasts of every variety. Numerous Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches are within easy driving distance of Silver Springs, in addition to larger cities like Ocala, Orlando, Gainesville, and Tampa.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$46,065

Average: $61,841

Education

2,690

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,147

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

50 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

29%

Housing Distribution

Silver Springs has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Silver Springs, FL is $987 for one bedroom, $1,178 for two bedrooms, and $1,701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silver Springs has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$987/month
499 Sq Ft
House
$1,605/month
1,400 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

East Marion Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

620 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Silver Springs State Park
  • Indian Lake State Forest
  • Cross Florida Greenway - 49th Ave. to Land Bridge

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.