Retiring in The Villages, Florida

Overview

The largest age-restricted retirement community in the country, built entirely around golf and social clubs.

Home Price

Homes in The Villages typically range from $291k to $525k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

The Villages's cost of living index is 94.5 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 89°F and winter daytime temperatures around 71°F, with high humidity and a “Mediterranean” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 67/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).

Safety & Stability

The Villages scores a safety index of 90.0/100, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 87 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Boating / kayaking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Live music
• Golf
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Very insular, age-restricted culture
• Sprawling, golf-cart-centric layout