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 State:     Florida

City:       Silver Springs

Silver Springs is a U.S. populated place and spring in Marion County, Florida, just to the east of the city of Ocala. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Silver Springs is the site of one of the largest artesian spring formations in the world, producing nearly 550 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily. Silver Springs forms the headwaters of the Silver River, the largest tributary on the Ocklawaha River, a part of the St. Johns River system.

Since at least the mid 19th century, the natural beauty of Silver Springs has attracted visitors from around the country. Glass bottom boat tours of the springs began in the late 1870s. In the 1920s, Carl Ray and W.M. Davidson made the land around the headwaters of the Spring into something resembling the attraction that is there today, now known as the Silver Springs Nature Theme Park. The attraction features native animal exhibits and glass bottom boat tours of the springs. Downstream from the attraction is the Silver River State Park.

Also located in Silver Springs is a water park, Wild Waters (opened in 1978). The T. W. Randall House, on the National Register of Historic Places, is located to the northeast.

Fishing is not allowed on the Silver River.

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2008: $33,315 (it was $26,493 in 2000)

Silver Springs Shores:	$33,315
Florida:	$47,778

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $17,355

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $130,963 (it was $56,600 in 2000)

Silver Springs Shores:	$130,963
Florida:	$218,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $143,963; Detached houses: $138,619; Townhouses or other attached units: $234,180; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $84,877; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $102,011; Mobile homes: $32,500

c. 2009 cost of living index in Silver Springs Shores: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

 In-Depth Facts and Figures as listed below, plus other information:

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·        Churches

·        Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Creeks/Parks

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·        Crime Statistics

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For the above information and photos, click this link:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Silver-Springs-Shores-Florida.html

Total Tax Burden--Data for Calculation

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