Living in The Villages, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Villages · Census data 2020–2024
The Villages has 83,498 residents with a median age of 74.1. The median household income is $77,622 (4% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $400,100, the median rent is $1,397/month.
The Villages at a glance
- Population
- 83,498
- Median age
- 74.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $77,622State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $400,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,397/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is The Villages a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in The Villages
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Villages the median home value is $400,100, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,397 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,755 a month in housing costs.
The Villages median household income
The median household income in The Villages is $77,622 and the income per person is $56,642. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in The Villages: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57,822
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 1.73
The Villages demographics
- Population
- 83,498
- Median age
- 74.1
- Under 18
- 0.7%
- 65 and older
- 85.2%
- Households
- 48,242
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Villages ›
Education in The Villages
42.8% of adults 25 and older in The Villages have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Villages
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Drive alone
- 55.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
The Villages vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages | 83,498 | $77,622 | $400,100 | $1,397 |
| Lady Lake | 16,675 | $46,074 | $227,300 | $1,387 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | $382,400 | $1,221 |
| Wildwood | 17,608 | $76,552 | $451,600 | $1,519 |
| Coleman | 705 | $54,063 | $161,800 | $957 |
| Ocklawaha | 1,586 | $37,894 | $189,700 | $1,542 |
| Lake Panasoffkee | 4,768 | $44,531 | $153,000 | $1,019 |
| Belleview | 5,805 | $57,813 | $210,200 | $1,257 |
| Okahumpka | 449 | $152,813 | $405,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in The Villages, FL?
The median household income in The Villages is $77,622, 4% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in The Villages?
The median home value in The Villages is $400,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in The Villages?
The median gross rent in The Villages is $1,397 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is The Villages, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in The Villages?
The median age in The Villages is 74.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in The Villages?
The average commute to work in The Villages is 21 minutes; 28.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Villages?
The unemployment rate in The Villages is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Villages?
42.8% of adults in The Villages have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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