Belleview is a city in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,492 at the 2010 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2018, the city had a population of 5,022. [1] It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city name, Belleview, which means beautiful view, was derived from one of the original settlers, whose daughter was named “Belle”.