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Living in
Silver Springs Shores.
Silver Springs Shores is an unincorporated community in Marion County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Silver Springs Shores
If you're considering a move here, understand that Silver Springs Shores is very much a bedroom community—most people work in Ocala, which means a typical 28-minute commute is standard. The population has exploded since 2010, so you'll find newer suburban development mixed with established neighborhoods, and the community skews toward families and people in their late 30s to 50s. Demographically it's fairly diverse, though it's worth noting that only about 15 percent of residents have college degrees, which can reflect both the community character and available job types.
Silver Springs Shores at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
12.8%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Median household income
Demographics12.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Silver Springs Shores: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Silver Springs Shores, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (19.5%), and 23.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.6%
of households
Married Couples
46.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Silver Springs Shores
In Silver Springs Shores, rent runs 14% below the FL average, and home values are 44% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,406
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Silver Springs Shores
Unemployment in Marion County, which includes Silver Springs Shores, is 1 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Silver Springs Shores: Marion County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marion County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Silver Springs Shores Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31 min avg
How Silver Springs Shores residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Silver Springs Shores, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 43 mi
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Regional airport · few flights289k passengers boarded in 2025
- 63 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, which covers Silver Springs Shores, runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
224
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
631.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Marion County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marion County, which includes Silver Springs Shores, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Heavy Rain | $39,200 |
| 2024 | 19 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,100 |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Heavy Rain | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,500 |
| 2019 | 26 | Heavy Rain | $11,510 |
| 2018 | 22 | Heavy Rain | $9,700 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marion County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, which includes Silver Springs Shores, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
118
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Marion County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Silver Springs Shores has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
110
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 46°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 74°F | 48°F | 2.94" |
| Mar | 79°F | 52°F | 3.68" |
| Apr | 84°F | 57°F | 2.22" |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 3.53" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 7.41" |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 6.94" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.07" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.49" |
| Oct | 84°F | 63°F | 3.21" |
| Nov | 77°F | 54°F | 2.09" |
| Dec | 72°F | 48°F | 2.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Silver Springs Shores
Uninsured
11.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Silver Springs Shores's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Ocala
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Ocala
Marion Communtiy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Ocala
The Vines Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.9 mi away · Ocala
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Silver Springs Shores
Silver Springs Shores's student/teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Silver Springs Shores (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 3,121 students · in-state tuition $15,138 · 46% graduate · median earnings $47,524 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 308 students · in-state tuition $13,924 · 73% graduate · median earnings $71,494 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Matanzas National Monument, 63 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Silver Springs Shores
Silver Springs Shores has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Matanzas National Monument (63 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
63 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
69 mi awayCanaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
80 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
100 mi awayCities Near Silver Springs Shores
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Silver Springs Shores?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Silver Springs Shores FAQ
Is Silver Springs Shores, Florida affordable?⌄
Silver Springs Shores's median rent is $1,430/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $63,611/year. Median home value is $201,300.
Is Silver Springs Shores, Florida safe?⌄
Silver Springs Shores is policed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 224 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 632 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Silver Springs Shores, Florida?⌄
Marion County, which includes Silver Springs Shores, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Silver Springs Shores, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Silver Springs Shores is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,430/month and median household income is $63,611/year. The median home value is $201,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Silver Springs Shores, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Silver Springs Shores is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from