Dunnellon
Rainbow & Withlacoochee Riverfront
Quick Answer
Dunnellon, FL is a riverfront community where the Rainbow and Withlacoochee rivers meet, offering waterfront homes, springs access, and home prices typically from the $250s to over $1M for riverfront estates.
$315K
Median Home Price
490M gal/day
Rainbow Springs Flow
72° year-round
Water Temperature
20 miles
Distance to Ocala
About Dunnellon
Dunnellon sits at the confluence of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee rivers, just southwest of Ocala. It's a paddler's, tuber's, and fisher's paradise, with Rainbow Springs State Park, Blue Run Park, and miles of crystal-clear, 72-degree spring water year-round.
Riverfront and acreage living, slower pace, and abundant outdoor recreation. Popular with second-home owners, retirees, and remote workers seeking nature-first Florida living.
Homes & Pricing
Typical Price Range
$220,000 – $1,500,000
Home Types
- · Riverfront homes
- · Acreage estates
- · Single-family homes
- · Golf villas
Drive Times
| Downtown Ocala | 30 min |
| Crystal River / Gulf | 30 min |
| World Equestrian Center | 25 min |
| Gainesville | 1 hr |
Highlights
- Rainbow Springs State Park
- Riverfront and spring-front homes available
- World-class kayaking, tubing, and SCUBA diving
- Historic downtown with shops and dining
- Juliette Falls golf community
Schools
- · Dunnellon Elementary
- · Dunnellon Middle
- · Dunnellon High School
Nearby
- · Rainbow Springs
- · Crystal River
- · Inglis
- · Citrus Springs
Frequently asked questions about Dunnellon
Can you live on the Rainbow River?
Yes. There are private riverfront homes on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, typically priced from $600K to over $1.5M depending on lot size, dock access, and frontage.
How far is Dunnellon from Ocala?
Dunnellon is about 20 miles southwest of Ocala, roughly 30 minutes by car via SR-40 or CR-484.
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