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The Villages, Florida

Golf-cart living in America's biggest active-adult town

490

Homes for sale

$395,000

Median list price

$269

Avg price / sqft

45

Median days on market

The Villages is a golf-cart-first world built around active-adult life, where errands, dinner and a round of golf all happen without touching the interstate. The pull here is obvious in the numbers: of 462 active listings, 444 sit in 55+ communities and 365 are on or near a course, so golf communities define the everyday rhythm. Wildwood Elementary and Wildwood Middle/High anchor the school side of Sumter County, and Orlando is roughly an hour south for a theme-park day.

For buyers today, the market reads as steady rather than frantic. The median list price is $389,450 and homes are taking about 51 days to sell, with sellers netting around 97% of asking — room to negotiate without a bidding war. Inventory leans heavily toward single-family homes and lower-maintenance villas, and it's worth watching just reduced listings and gated communities if you want the most house for your dollar.

The Villages is in Sumter County, Florida.

Quick facts

$137,500 – $3.1M price range

1,571 sqft median home

$2,598/mo median rent

Seller’s market right now

Drive times

Downtown Orlando≈ 64 min
Universal Orlando≈ 67 min
Walt Disney World≈ 74 min

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The numbers that matter

The The Villages market

Seller’s market

2.7 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Homes sell fast and inventory is thin — buyers should come prepared.

2,036

Sold, last 12 months

$355,000

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

39 days

Median time to sell

The Villages vs Sumter County

Median list price

The Villages$395K
Sumter Co.$353K

Price per sqft

The Villages$269
Sumter Co.$268

Days on market

The Villages45d
Sumter Co.57d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

$340K$364K$387KAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

▼ 15.9% yr/yr

478719959Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

0115229Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in The Villages, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

The Villages neighborhoods

Show all 16 The Villages neighborhoods A–Z+

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in The Villages

01

Golf at your doorstep

365 of the current active listings are golf-course homes, making a course-side lifestyle the norm rather than the exception.

02

Built for 55+ living

With 444 active listings in 55+ communities, The Villages is designed end-to-end around active-adult routines.

03

Single-family or low-maintenance villa

The mix runs 332 single-family homes to 127 villas, so you can choose more yard or less upkeep.

04

Gated options in abundance

174 active listings sit inside gated communities for buyers who want an added layer of privacy.

05

Orlando within reach

Downtown Orlando is about 64 minutes away and Walt Disney World roughly 74, keeping theme parks a day-trip away.

Population

82,108

Median age

73.6

Median income

$76,523

Median home value

$375,100

What people here are into

Entertainment

Top 17% in the U.S.

Live Experiences

When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.

Entertainment

Top 20% in the U.S.

Late-night Leisure

Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.

Lifestyles

Top 20% in the U.S.

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

Entertainment

Top 21% in the U.S.

Film Lovers

Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.

Entertainment

Top 22% in the U.S.

Lighthearted Fun

This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.

Entertainment

Top 22% in the U.S.

Party Life

The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median The Villages home

≈ $2,807/mo

Principal & interest $2,081
Property tax $312
HOA / fees $204
Insurance (est.) $210

$395,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

1%

In a FEMA flood zone

Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones

$2,598/mo

Median rent

32 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

The Villages real estate FAQs

Is The Villages a good place to live?+

It's one of the country's best-known active-adult communities, built around golf carts, golf and social life — 444 of 462 active listings are in 55+ communities. With 2,047 homes sold in the past year, it's a large, liquid market where you'll have plenty of neighbors who chose it for the same reasons.

Is The Villages expensive?+

It sits in a middle range for Florida, with a median list price of $389,450 and active listings spanning $147,250 to $2,750,000. Only 20 homes are currently priced above $1M, so most inventory lands well below that, and you can browse by price to find the entry-level end.

What do homes cost in The Villages?+

The median home runs about 1,564 sqft at roughly $271 per square foot, and homes sold over the last year had a median price of $355,000. The gap between that and the $389,450 median list price reflects sellers pricing a bit ahead of where deals close.

How is the market right now?+

It's steady and buyer-friendly at the margins: homes take a median 51 days to sell and sellers get about 97% of asking on average. With 462 active listings you have real choice, and it's worth tracking just reduced homes for negotiating room.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA runs about $204/month and median property tax is roughly $3,749/year. Costs vary by village and home type, with lower-maintenance villas often carrying different structures than single-family homes.

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