The Villages
America's largest 55+ community.
The Villages is a master-planned 55+ community spanning Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties in Central Florida, with a population of roughly 145,000 - America's largest age-restricted community. It's known for golf-cart infrastructure, three main town squares (Spanish Springs, Sumter Landing, Brownwood), and nightly live entertainment.
The Villages runs on golf carts, live music, and community activities. It's a purpose-built retirement city with its own hospitals, restaurants, and shopping - and continues to expand southward with new villages and Brownwood-area development.
Golf every day of the year, nightly live music at three town squares, hundreds of resident clubs, and a golf-cart network connecting nearly every amenity.
Villages resale prices commonly run $325K–$475K for standard patio and courtyard villas, with premium homes in newer southern villages and designer models routinely exceeding $600K.
- Spanish Springs
- Sumter Landing
- Brownwood
- Fenney
- DeSoto
- Newell
About The Villages, Florida
How much does it cost to live in The Villages?
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Home prices commonly range $325K–$475K for resales, with premium designer homes exceeding $600K. Owners also pay a monthly amenity fee and CDD assessments - usually $195–$220/month plus CDD debt payments - that fund the community's amenities.
Do you have to be 55 to live in The Villages?
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At least one resident of each household must be 55+, and no one under 19 may live in the home permanently. Guests, including grandchildren, are allowed on standard visits.
What counties is The Villages in?
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Primarily Sumter County, with portions in Lake and Marion counties. The county line matters for property taxes.
How far is The Villages from Ocala?
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About 35–45 minutes north via US-441 or I-75.
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