Citra rewards residents with an easygoing, old-Florida rhythm, where shady live oaks, heritage citrus, and open pastureland define the landscape. Set in Marion County between Ocala and Gainesville, it offers quick connections for work, healthcare, and university arts and athletics while preserving a quieter, rural feel. The area’s citrus legacy—famed for the pineapple orange—still shows up in roadside stands and seasonal festivals, and equestrian culture thrives just down the road. Commutes are straightforward along US‑301, with I‑75 minutes away, and the Alachua County line is just to the north.
Weekend plans practically make themselves: paddle, fish, or birdwatch on sprawling Orange Lake; wander hardwood hammocks and spring-fed runs in the Ocala National Forest; or step into Florida literary history at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park in nearby Cross Creek. Around town, the Citra Historic District showcases late-19th-century architecture and the community’s citrus-boom past, while farms and u-pick spots keep local flavors front and center.
Families are served by Marion County Public Schools, with North Marion campuses close by and plentiful youth athletics and arts programs countywide. Housing ranges from acreage and small farms to historic cottages and newer builds, making it easy to match lifestyle with budget. Whether you’re aiming to buy your first home or sell with confidence, Agent Pronto can connect you with a proven local real estate expert to make your move in Citra seamless.