Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
29%
Silver Springs, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,012
Population
14,448
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A nature lover’s paradise in Central Florida
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Peaceful
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Active
Where glass-bottom boats launched a tourism legacy in the 1870s, Silver Springs is a quiet, nature-centered community in Marion County, just east of Ocala. SR-40 is the main corridor linking residents to shops, dining, and services in Ocala, and a car is essential for daily life. Rentals here lean toward single-family homes for rent and smaller apartment communities.
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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Housing Distribution
Silver Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Silver Springs, FL is $1,012 for one bedroom, $1,161 for two bedrooms, and $1,699 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silver Springs has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,012/month
508 Sq Ft
House
$1,969/month
1,760 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Silver Springs, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
587 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cross Florida Greenway - 49th Ave. to Land Bridge
- Ocala National Forest
- Silver Springs State Park
- Indian Lake State Forest
Military Bases
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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 September 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.