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McIntosh, FL

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Population
551
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
107 ft
Median Home Value
$275,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,958/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About McIntosh

Tucked along the shores of Orange Lake in northern Marion County, McIntosh feels like a peaceful step back into old Florida. Massive, moss-draped live oaks shade quiet streets lined with beautifully preserved Victorian homes and historic cottages. Located right between Gainesville and Ocala, the town gives residents a quiet, rural lifestyle while keeping big-city amenities, hospitals, and universities within an easy half-hour drive.

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With a population of around 500, life here moves at a relaxed, friendly pace. Orange Lake provides plenty of opportunities for boating and bass fishing, and the town gathers every fall for its popular 1890s Festival, celebrating local crafts and heritage. For anyone searching for authentic small-town charm, open space, and a tight-knit community feel, McIntosh is a hidden gem in north-central Florida.

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