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On Top of the World, FL

On Top of the World is a census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Marion County, Florida, United States. It is 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Ocala, the county seat.

On Top of the World was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, when it had a population of 12,668. It is part of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Marion County comprises the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It includes part of Ocala National Forest, which also extends into three other counties.

Evidence of ancient indigenous cultures has been found in Marion County, as well as of the earliest encounter between European explorers and historic indigenous peoples. In 1976, an archaeological investigation found ancient artifacts in Marion County that appear to be the oldest in mainland United States. Excavations at an ancient stone quarry (on the Container Corporation of America site (8Mf154) in Marion County) yielded "crude stone implements". 

Health and wellness are paramount in On Top of the World, with a focus on catering to the needs of its senior residents. The city provides access to quality healthcare services, with the Ocala Regional Medical Center playing a prominent role. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a luxurious retreat with a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body therapies. The Breakers Palm Beach is situated in Palm Beach, this historic resort features a lavish spa offering ocean-inspired treatments, wellness programs, and beauty services. Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts a stunning design and a wide array of services such as massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, body wraps, and a private outdoor meditation lounge.

Top Sites in On Top of the World, FL: Silver Springs State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, Tuscawilla Park.

Population: 12,668 (2020). ZIP Codes: 34481. Area code: 352. Elevation: 71 ft (22 m). Area: 17.51 sq mi (45.34 km²).

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How many homes are in On Top of the World, FL?

How many homeowners and renters are there in On Top of the World? There are 11,464 housing units in On Top of the World, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 9,755 occupied housing units in On Top of the World, 72.36% are owner-occupied, while 27.64% have renters living in them.

What is the difference between On Top of the World, FL and The Villages?

On Top of the World has most of the same amenities you'll find in The Villages, just fewer of them because there are far fewer people to serve. On Top of the World has clubhouses, golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, a woodshop, dog parks, basketball courts, walking trails, and so on. They just number a lot less than they do in The Villages.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, FL?

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, FL (52.7k out of 361k people) live below the poverty line. A number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

Sources

Marion County

Wikipedia

Datausa

Floridaforboomers

Point2homes

Ocala Regional Medical Center

Ritz-Carlton Spa

Breakers Palm Beach

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande 

Silver Springs State Park

Rainbow Springs State Park

Tuscawilla Park

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