The Villages, FL

Florida · Lake County · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro

The Villages is a mid-size city in Florida with a population of 82,108. Residents earn $76,523 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

82,108 Population 2,515/sq mi density

$76,523 Median Income $55,357 per capita

$375,100 Home Value $392,908 Zillow

$1,541 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

72°F Avg Temperature 331 sunny days/yr

182 Violent Crime/100K 1,341 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$76,523 median income, 0.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$375,100 home value, $1,541/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

182 violent crimes/100K (52% below avg)

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $76,523

2% higher than US avg

Home Value $375,100

33% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 182/100K

52% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 42.9%

27% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,541

33% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.7%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.5%

86% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.1%

83% lower than US avg

How The Villages Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population82,108

Median Age73.6 yrs

Density2,515/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans17.5%

Economy

A+

Median Income$76,523

Per Capita$55,357

Unemployment0.5%

Poverty2.1%

County GDP$17,949M

Commute21 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$375,100

Rent$1,541

Ownership94.2%

Zillow$392,908

Housing Units54,376

Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent182/100K

Property1,341/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%

Uninsured10.0%

Smoking11.1%

Depression18.7%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain44.0 in/yr

Sunny Days331/yr

Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

Bachelor's+42.9%

High School+97.6%

Graduate+17.6%

School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%

Commute21 min

Broadband92.6%

EV Stations1

Libraries16

Is The Villages a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, The Villages receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. The Villages offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in The Villages is $76,523, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in The Villages is $375,100, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,541 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in The Villages is below the national average at 182 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,341 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

The Villages has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 331 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

The Villages has a population of 82,108 with a density of 2,515 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age is 73.6 years, 89% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.2% female and 45.8% male. The city is predominantly White (96.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 17.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 99.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

82,108

Total Population

2,515

People / sq mi

73.6yrs

Median Age

89% above US avg

32.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%

Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

The Villages vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.0%

70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

The Villages vs U.S. Average

The median household income in The Villages is $76,523, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,357 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,021, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.4, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 29.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: The Villages vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,523
	2% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$55,357
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,021
IRS Avg AGI	$74,874
Gini Index	0.430 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.5%
	86% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.1%
	83% below US avg
Establishments (County)	10,822
County GDP	$17,949M

Business (County)

Restaurants	679
Healthcare	1,072
Retail	1,126
Manufacturing	196

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,605
	60% above US avg
Cost of Living	103.40 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.9 min
Drive Alone	55.8%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	29.7%

Walkability

The median home value in The Villages is $375,100, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $392,908. Homes sell for 97.3% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,541 (33% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,296 for a one-bedroom to $1,526 for a two-bedroom apartment. 94.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 54,376 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2006. The average annual property tax is $5,605 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$375,100
	33% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$392,908
Median List Price	$375,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$375,000
$/Sq Ft	$229
Homes Sold	99
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.3%
Price Drops	43.5%
Inventory	453

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,541
	33% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,448
Rent Burden	51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,212
1 Bedroom	$1,296
2 Bedrooms	$1,526
3 Bedrooms	$1,971
4 Bedrooms	$2,261

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	94.2%
Owner-Occupied	94.2%
Renter-Occupied	5.8%
Housing Units	54,376
Median Year Built	2006

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,605
	60% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.49%

In The Villages, 29.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 27.2% have high blood pressure. 11.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 19.3% report binge drinking. 17.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 18.7% report depression. 16.7% experience frequent mental distress. 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,706. The dentist ratio is 1:2,082. 83.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: The Villages vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.7%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	27.2%
Asthma	9.5%
COPD	5.1%
Cancer	8.1%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.1%
	21% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.3%
Physical Inactivity	17.9%
Depression	18.7%
Mental Distress	16.7%
Physical Distress	11.5%
Short Sleep	34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	99.0%
Uninsured	10.0%
	16% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,706
Dentists	1:2,082
Mental Health	1:789
Checkup Rate	76.6%
Dental Visits	64.8%
Premature Death	9,159/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	83.8%
Healthcare Facilities	1,072

The Villages has a violent crime rate of 182 per 100,000 residents, 52% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,341 per 100,000, 32% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 65 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, The Villages receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: The Villages vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	181.5/100K
	52% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,340.5/100K
	32% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	65
Traffic Accidents	259
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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The Villages has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	72.4°F
	34% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Area	32.1 sq mi (83.2 km²)
Population Density	2,515/sq mi
Coordinates	28.8989°N, 81.9937°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Leesburg International (LEE) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"

16% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 7.09"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0415 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.3 / 100
Community Resilience	49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	No Rating
Lightning	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Milton	Category 4	112 km
2024	Helene	Category 4	199 km
2024	Debby	Category 1	171 km
2023	Idalia	Category 4	190 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	160 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	220 km
2021	Elsa	Category 1	282 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	242 km
2017	Irma	Category 2	80 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	143 km
2016	Hermine	Category 1	244 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	295 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	265 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	80 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	100 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	164 km
2000	Gordon	Category 1	203 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	207 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	205 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	176 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

630 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 73 fatalities, 782 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007	EF3	6 km	8
Feb 2, 2007	EF3	40 km	13
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	54 km	3
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	90 km	25
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	67 km	13
Apr 9, 1983	EF3	51 km	3
Mar 19, 1981	EF3	71 km	0
Dec 31, 1975	EF3	26 km	1
Oct 12, 2023	EF2	60 km	0
Aug 18, 2020	EF2	65 km	0
Sep 10, 2017	EF2	84 km	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	73 km	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	69 km	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	97 km	0
Mar 29, 2001	EF2	38 km	0
Sep 3, 1998	EF2	50 km	0
Feb 22, 1998	EF2	92 km	1
Dec 27, 1997	EF2	98 km	0
Apr 24, 1995	EF2	87 km	0
Jan 7, 1995	EF2	17 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (121,213 ac, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1998	UNNAMED	121,213	85 km
1985	UNNAMED	19,129	87 km
2001	STAGECOACH COMPLEX	14,079	76 km
2006	JUNIPER	11,998	47 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,972	94 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,705	62 km
1985	UNNAMED	9,554	96 km
1985	UNNAMED	8,382	96 km
2009	JUNIPER SPRINGS	8,363	47 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,345	87 km
1995	UNNAMED	5,474	61 km
2011	ESPANOLA FIRE	5,468	91 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,431	43 km
1991	UNNAMED	4,948	86 km
2009	ORLANDO-VOLUSIA COMPLEX	4,618	99 km
2019	C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N	4,561	50 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,421	67 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,344	86 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,336	78 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,231	67 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
February	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
March	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in
April	69°F (21°C)	2.5 in
May	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
June	80°F (27°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	6.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	6.9 in
September	80°F (26°C)	5.8 in
October	73°F (23°C)	2.6 in
November	66°F (19°C)	2.3 in	Driest
December	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in

The Villages has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 59°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.3").

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The Villages is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 17.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 62% of the vote, a 24.7-point margin. 92.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 16 public libraries serving the community. 1,072 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 55.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%

D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 24.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	65
Traffic Accidents	259
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	42.9%
	27% above US avg
High School+	97.6%
Graduate Degree+	17.6%
School Test Score	5.58

A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	2,515/sq mi
Total Area	32.1 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	92.6%
Avg Download Speed	151.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	13.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	16
Healthcare Facilities	1,072
Restaurants	679
Retail Stores	1,126

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.9 min
Drive Alone	55.8%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	29.7%

Average costs for common services in The Villages. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit	$362 ($207–$569)
Urgent Care Visit	$207 ($103–$362)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,275 ($827–$5,170)
Dental Cleaning	$134 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling	$259 ($155–$414)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$310 ($155–$517)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$620 ($414–$1,034)
Battery Replacement	$207 ($103–$362)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair	$414 ($155–$827)
HVAC System Install	$7,238 ($4,136–$12,408)
Roof Repair	$1,034 ($414–$2,068)
Roof Replacement	$9,306 ($5,687–$15,510)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,551 ($517–$3,619)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,510 ($5,170–$31,020)
DUI Defense	$5,170 ($2,068–$10,340)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,551 ($827–$3,102)
Will Preparation	$517 ($207–$1,034)
Trust Preparation	$2,585 ($1,034–$5,170)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($78–$259)
Manicure	$26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$83 ($52–$134)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.24 ($3.10–$5.69)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.62 ($2.59–$5.17)
Loaf of Bread	$3.93 ($2.59–$5.69)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.65 ($3.10–$6.72)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.69 ($4.14–$7.76)
Rice (per lb)	$1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$207 ($78–$517)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,068 ($1,241–$3,619)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.27–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$103 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($16–$78)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,241 ($620–$2,585)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,034 ($517–$2,068)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$414 ($207–$724)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,034 ($414–$2,585)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,925 ($5,170–$31,020)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$103 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$310 ($155–$517)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$207 ($103–$414)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$866
Toddler	$727
Preschool	$714
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$758
Toddler	$650
Preschool	$650

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,903	1,388	$58,849	1.24
Retail Trade	19,223	1,251	$39,135	1.64
Accommodation & Food Services	12,949	781	$27,019	1.21
Construction	12,225	1,454	$72,902	1.98
Administrative & Waste Services	7,242	881	$47,925	1.05
Manufacturing	4,864	299	$63,057	0.50
Professional & Technical Services	4,590	1,197	$89,949	0.56
Transportation & Warehousing	4,252	281	$51,030	0.86
Other Services	3,323	728	$44,480	0.94
Finance & Insurance	2,295	485	$79,377	0.48
Agriculture & Forestry	2,293	143	$48,865	2.41
Arts & Entertainment	2,183	185	$25,596	1.11
Educational Services	2,138	121	$46,227	0.88
Wholesale Trade	2,064	357	$64,917	0.45
Real Estate	1,965	607	$44,175	1.08
Information & Technology	1,123	183	$108,861	0.51
Management of Companies	464	62	$78,785	0.23
Utilities	336	35	$85,871	0.75
Unclassified	166	272	$48,486	1.01
Mining & Oil/Gas	147	15	$79,039	0.33

Colleges & Universities in The Villages

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Tenaj Salon Institute	Private For-Profit · Certificate	115	—	—	—

Hospitals in The Villages

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(352) 751-8000

Schools in The Villages

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
VILLAGES CHARTER SCHOOL (Charter)	Other	3,473	214	16.2:1

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Radio Stations near The Villages

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Hank's Old Time Radio	old time radio	MP3 32 kbps
89.5 WMFV News	news, news talk	MP3 64 kbps
WXJB-FM	news, talk	AAC+ 64 kbps
WVET	o	MP3

Campgrounds Near The Villages

15 campgrounds found near The Villages.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
MILL DAM GROUP CAMP	4.8/5	1	$100
Hopkins Prairie Campground	4.6/5	20	$16
CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA	4.5/5	38	$38
SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA	4.5/5	146	$38–$70
DOE LAKE GROUP SITE	4.4/5	1	$350
BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	1	$70
LAKE DORR CABIN	4.3/5	1	$200
Alexander Springs Recreation Area	4.2/5	66	$38–$70
JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA	4.2/5	77	$38–$70
Big Bass Campground (FL)	4.1/5	19	$15
Fore Lake Campground	4.1/5	31	$10–$36
BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	46	$20–$30
LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP	3.8/5	1	$100
Lake Dorr Campground	3.7/5	34	$20
Lake Eaton Campground	3.7/5	14	$10–$15

National Parks Near The Villages

36 national parks and monuments found near The Villages.

Park	Type	Fee
Anastasia State Park	State Park	Free
Bicentennial Youth Park Environmental Learning Center	State Park	Free
Blue Spring State Park	State Park	Free
Bulow Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Caladesi Island State Park	State Park	Free
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument	National Monument	$15
Colt Creek State Park	State Park	Free
De Leon Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park	State Park	Free
Dunns Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park	State Park	Free
Fanning Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Faver-Dykes State Park	State Park	Free
Florida Museum Of Natural History/Harn Museum Of Art	State Park	Free
Fort Cooper State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Matanzas National Monument	National Monument	Free
Hillsborough River State Park	State Park	Free
Honeymoon Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hontoon Island State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Griffin State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Kissimmee State Park	State Park	Free
Manatee Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park	State Park	Free
North Peninsula State Park	State Park	Free
President's Park	State Park	Free
Rainbow Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Ravine Gardens State Park	State Park	Free
Riverside Park	State Park	Free
Silver River State Park	State Park	Free
Tomoka State Park	State Park	Free
Tuscawilla Park	State Park	Free
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park	State Park	Free
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Wekiwa Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Ybor City Museum State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near The Villages

131+ trails found near The Villages.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
PRAIRIE RIDING LOOP	37.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FNST - LAKE GEORGE SECTION	29.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FNST - WESTERN CONNECTOR	27.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE, ALACHUA, MARION (LAM) TR	22.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PAISLEY WOODS MTN BIKE	20.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FNST - SEMINOLE SECTION	14.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAM HORSE TRAIL	14.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLATWOODS RIDING LOOP	13.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FNST - SEMINOLE SECTION	12.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLATWOODS RIDING LOOP	11.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLATWOODS RIDING LOOP	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BAPTIST RIDING LOOP	8.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FNST - LAKE GEORGE SECTION	7.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BAPTIST RIDING LOOP	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SALT SPRINGS SPUR TRAIL	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BAPTIST RIDING LOOP	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
0220N-0221	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
0221-B	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SALT SPRINGS CONNECTOR	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKE EATON LOOP TRAIL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE EATON SINKHOLE TR	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
THE YEARLING TRAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FNST - LAKE GEORGE SECTION	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
0221-A	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FNST - BUCK LAKE SPUR	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALT SPRINGS WILDLIFE VIEWING	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BAPTIST RIDING LOOP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEAR SWAMP TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
0221-C	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BAPTIST RIDING LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WANDERING WIREGRASS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CLEARWATER LAKE LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALT SPRINGS CONNECTOR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKE GEORGE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FNST - LAKE GEORGE SECTION	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALT SPRINGS CONNECTOR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
0220N-0221-A	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
THE YEARLING TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TIMUCUAN LOOP	0.7	OTHER	Yes	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FNST - LAKE GEORGE SECTION	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALEXANDER SPRINGS SPUR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THE YEARLING TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SCRUB JAY SHORTCUT	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JUNIPER SPRINGS NATURE TRAIL	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LONGLEAF TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
THE YEARLING TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FNST 88 STORE CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TIMUCUAN LOOP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALT SPRINGS CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BIG SCRUB LINK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SILVER GLEN SPRINGS BOILS TR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS ENTRANCE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SALT SPRINGS CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIPELINE PARKING CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WANDERING WIREGRASS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CENTENNIAL TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Historical Trends — The Villages

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	57,120	$54,693
2015	66,083	$56,672
2017	74,618	$61,022
2019	79,372	$63,841
2021	76,415	$67,239
2023	82,108	$76,523

Museums in The Villages

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
KRISTIN MICHELLE MASON ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$8,153,700
DON GARLITS MUSEUM OF DRAG RACING	GENERAL MUSEUM			$805,869
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	4258 SW 52ND TER	3528677788	$67,876
ATLANTIC COAST LINE & SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$59,814
OLD TIME RADIO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3527286731	$6
ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3527873747
BELLEVIEWSOUTH MARION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	10630 SE US HIGHWAY 441	3522456081
LADY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	107 SOUTH OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY	3522594359
LADY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LEESBURG HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM		3524359424
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES CRICKET & SOCIAL CLUB	GENERAL MUSEUM	10597 SE HIGHWAY 464C	3526873559
SUMTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VILLAGES GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3527504004

Libraries in The Villages

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	2401 WOODLEA RD.	0.0	1,797,954
SUMTER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	7375 POWELL ROAD, SUITE 150	0.0	424,394

Farmers Markets in The Villages

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Brownwood Farmers Market	2726 Brownwood Boulevard				Visit
Leesburg Saturday Morning Market	501 W Main Street	January to December	Sat:8:00 AM - 1:00 PM;		Visit
Marion Oaks Recreation Farmers Market - Marion Oaks Community Center	294 Marion Oaks Lane	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Fri: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Markets of Marion Flea market/ farmers market	12888 SE US Hwy 441				Visit
The Villages Farmers Markets	2726 Brownwood Blvd		Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes
Wildwood Growers' Market	100 N. Main Street	January to December	sun:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in The Villages

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Backyard Barn Winery and Microbrewery	Restaurant, Wineries & Vineyards, Food & Drink, Breweries	1945 E Co Rd 462	3524187887, 13524187887

Nursing Homes in The Villages

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CLUB HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT THE VILLA 16529 SE 86TH BELLE MEADE CIRCLE	For profit - Corporation	68	63	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	3523858200
FREEDOM POINTE AT THE VILLAGES REHABILITATION AND 1460 EL CAMINO REAL DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	72	70	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	3527500866

Pharmacies in The Villages

14 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 8381	5208 EAST COUNTY ROAD 466	352-751-4700
PUBLIX - 00004	8780 SOUTHEAST 165TH MULBERRY LANE	352-751-0304
PUBLIX - 00447	1120 BICHARA BOULEVARD	352-750-2424
PUBLIX - 01080	3475 WEDGEWOOD LANE	352-751-6302
PUBLIX - 01155	327 COLONY BOULEVARD	352-391-1808
SWEETBAY SUPERMARKET	820 OLD CAMP ROAD	352-753-7124
TARGET	716 NORTH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 441-27	352-205-8943
THE MEDICINE CHEST PHARMACY	910 OLD CAMP ROAD	352-753-1877
VINTAGE PHARMACY AND SPECIALTY COMPOUNDING	725 COUNTY ROAD 466	352-751-6895
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 4262	4085 WEDGEWOOD LANE	352-259-2844
WALGREENS - 10373	2235 PARR DRIVE	352-391-9457
WALGREENS - 11329	400 COLONY BOULEVARD	352-205-7010
WALGREENS - 5432	1581 BELLA CRUZ DRIVE	352-750-9959
WALGREENS - 7468	8591 SOUTHEAST 165TH MULBERRY LANE	352-753-5034

EV Charging Stations in The Villages

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Whispering Oaks Winery and Steakhouse - Tesla Destination	10934 N County Rd 475	Tesla Destination	8		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in The Villages

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(ATC Ramsey site) 2110 CR313	TOWER	125
396 CR 540	TOWER	96
16701 SW 20th Avenue Road (70658)	GTOWER	93
16701 SW 20th Avenue Road (70658)	GTOWER	93
COUNTY ROAD 470 (7562)	LTOWER	89
W. City Rd, 222 & 257	TOWER	84
34016 COUNTY ROAD #468 (7558)	LTOWER	83
41109 COUNTY ROAD 25A (7552)	GTOWER	80
41109 COUNTY ROAD 25A (7552)	GTOWER	80
6435 BLUE CEDAR ROAD (71391)	LTOWER	76
13700 SW 16TH AVE (7579)	MTOWER	69
13700 SW 16TH AVE (7579)	MTOWER	69
13011 CR 101 (14854)	LTOWER	61
13473 WEST HIGHWAY 441 (71390)	LTOWER	56
41250 EMERALD ISLAND ROAD (71402)	MTOWER	52
41250 Emeralda Island Road (71402)	MTOWER	52
8700 SE 143rd Lane (99169)	MTOWER	52
8700 SE 143rd Lane (99169)	MTOWER	52

Fire Stations in The Villages

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Villages Public Safety Department	3035 S Morse BLVD	Mostly career			352-205-8280

Bridges in The Villages

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	420	23,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	17,800	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	17,300	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	16,400	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	15,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	15,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	12,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	11,800	F
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	11,800	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	11,800	G
Culvert	Steel	2004	232	11,800	G
Culvert	Steel	2004	351	11,800	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	10,800	G
Culvert	Concrete	2010	20	8,100	G
Culvert	Concrete	2010	20	8,100	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	2004	60	2,001	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	2004	60	2,001	F
Culvert	Concrete	2014	20	1,100	G

Amtrak Stations in The Villages

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL	13535 North US Highway 441	BUS
Wildwood, FL	601 North Main Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near The Villages

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
COVANTA LAKE II INC	3830 ROGERS INDUSTRIAL PARK RD	LAKE

Airports Near The Villages

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Orlando International Airport	MCO	Large Airport
Kissimmee Gateway Airport	ISM	Medium Airport
Leesburg International Airport	LEE	Medium Airport
Orlando Executive Airport	ORL	Medium Airport
Arliss M Airport	—	Small Airport
Back Achers Airport	—	Small Airport
BNCFL Airport	—	Small Airport
Bob White Field	—	Small Airport
Bradshaw Tree Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Britt Brown & Porter Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Burntwood Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherokee Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cheryl-Lane Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Chinsegut Airport	—	Small Airport
Connells Wahoo Airport	—	Small Airport
Croom A Chobee Airport	—	Small Airport
Crosswind Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Crystal River Airport	—	Small Airport
Cub Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Deep Woods Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Deland Municipal Sidney H Taylor Field	—	Small Airport
Drake Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Dunnellon Marion Co & Park of Commerce Airport	—	Small Airport
Dusty Airpatch Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagles Nest Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Early Bird Airport	—	Small Airport
Field of Dreams Airport	—	Small Airport
Flanders Field	—	Small Airport
Flying Baron Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Dutchman Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Exotics Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Palomino Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Ten Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying-H Airport	—	Small Airport
Foxraven Field	—	Small Airport
Freeflight International Airport	—	Small Airport
Geraci Airpark	—	Small Airport
Grass Patch Airport	—	Small Airport
Grass Roots Airpark	—	Small Airport
Green Swamp Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Hidden Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Hobby Hill STOLport	—	Small Airport
Inverness Airport	—	Small Airport
Jim Finlay Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Johary Airport	—	Small Airport
JR's STOLport	—	Small Airport
Jumbolair-Greystone Airport	—	Small Airport
Kathrinstadt Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in The Villages

19 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Belleview Police Department
Bushnell Police Department
Coleman Police Department
Fruitland Park Police Department
Howey In the Hills Police Department	111 N Palm Avenue
Lady Lake Police Station
Leesburg Police Department	115 East Magnolia Street
Leesburg Police Department
Marion County Sheriff's Office - Silver Springs District
Marion County Sheriffs Office-Marion Oaks District
Marion County Sheriffs Office-Ocklawha District
Marion County Sheriffs Office-Silver Springs Shores District
Marion County Sheriffs Office-South Multi-District
Sumter County Sheriff's Office	1010 North Main Street
Sumter County Sheriff's Office - Coleman Substation	712 Central Avenue
Sumter County Sheriff's Office Lake Panasoffkee Station
Sumter County Sheriff's Office The Villages Station
Sumter County Sheriff's Office Wildwood Station
Wildwood Police Station

Grocery Stores in The Villages

37 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven 41357H	Convenience Store	5103 Sundance Trail
7-eleven Store #41711a 41711A	Convenience Store	11670 N US Highway 301
7-eleven Store #42363a 42363A	Convenience Store	4076 E C 462
Aldi 74048	Supermarket	5643 Seven Mile Dr
ALDI 74053	Supermarket	3915 E County Road 466
ALDI 74250	Supermarket	820 Old Camp Rd
CIRCLE K 2705941	Convenience Store	3431 Southern Trce
Circle K 2707067	Convenience Store	2465 Burnsed Blvd
CIRCLE K 2707564	Convenience Store	8695 SE 165 MUBERRY LANE
CIRCLE K 2707565	Convenience Store	3430 WEDGEWOOD LANE
Circle K 2721433	Convenience Store	10571 US 301 N
Circle K 7690	Convenience Store	5797 Seven Mile Dr
Costco Wholesale 1738	Super Store	675 Tatonka Ter
CVS Pharmacy 11513	Other	300 Co Rd 466a
CVS Pharmacy 8381	Other	5208 East CR 466
Dollar Tree 7484	Other	5977 E County Road 462
Dollar Tree 7930	Other	3675 Wedgewood Ln
DOLLARTREE 10890	Other	8616 N US Hwy 301
Family Dollar 11345	Other	9850 SE Highway 42
Family Dollar 471	Other	400 N Main St
Murphy Express 8630	Convenience Store	4279 E County Road 466
PUBLIX 0004	Supermarket	8780 SE 165th Mulberry Ln
PUBLIX 1080	Supermarket	3475 Wedgewood Ln
Publix Super Markets Inc. 1705	Supermarket	5810 Seven Mile Drive
Save-A-Lot 61237	Supermarket	360 Shopping Center Dr
Sprouts Farmers Market 650	Supermarket	330 Buena Vista Blvd
Summerfield BP	Convenience Store	9945 Se Highway 42
SunStop 351	Convenience Store	9741 Pepper Tree Pl
Target Store T2906	Super Store	5580 Seven Mile Dr
The Fresh Market 096	Supermarket	3740 Wedgewood Ln
Walgreens 07468	Other	8591 SE 165th Mulberry Ln
Walgreens 10373	Other	2235 Parr Dr
Walgreens 15495	Other	2615 Burnsed Blvd
Walmart SUPERCENTER 4262	Super Store	4085 Wedgewood Ln
Wawa 5282	Convenience Store	11770 N US Highway 301
Wawa Store 5449	Convenience Store	5945 E County Road 462
Winn-Dixie 2545	Super Store	2500 Burnsed Blvd

Post Offices in The Villages

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Calumet Grove Postal Station
Oxford Post Office
Wildwood Post Office

Treatment Centers in The Villages

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Groups Recover Together	Substance Abuse	888-858-1723
LifeStream Behavioral Center - AIMS Program	Mental Health	352-360-6625 x1503
LifeStream Behavioral Center - Crossroads II	Substance Abuse	352-315-7400
LifeStream Behavioral Center - Leesburg Outpatient/WIN	Mental Health	352-315-7500
Metro Treatment of Florida LP - New Season Treatment Center 24	Substance Abuse	352-327-4417 x18205
SMA Adult Residential - Ocala	Substance Abuse	800-539-4228
SMA Crisis - Ocala	Substance Abuse	800-539-4228

Churches & Religious Organizations in The Villages

37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ADVENTURE LEARNING MISSIONS INC	3974 COUNTY ROAD 201 UNIT 150
AMAZING GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	4886 COUNTY ROAD 472
BECOMING MISSIONAL INC	2490 DIVIDING CREEK PATH
BEYOND MINISTRY INC	3256 MAYFLOWER LOOP
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN CHRISTS KINGDOM THRU SERVICE INC	PO BOX 250
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	2085 VICKERS PL
CHABAD LUBAVITCH JEWISH CENTER OF MARION COUNTY INC	13030 COUNTY ROAD 103
CHRISTIAN CREATIVE MEDIA CORPORATION	1686 DUTCHESS LOOP
CIA MINISTRY INC	2911 EUCLID TER
FAIRWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	8400 E COUNTY ROAD 466
FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	3984 COUNTY ROAD 214
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OXFORD	PO BOX 5
FOLLOW THE NEED INTERNATIONAL INC	552 BURNSIDE PL
FRIENDS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MONTEGO BAY	6287 SIVERSON TER
GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH INC	375 THISTLEDOWN WAY
HENRY INTERNATIONAL INC	17426 SE 82ND PECAN TER
HIS CHURCH AT PLANTATION OAKS	PO BOX 651
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE INC	1713 BETRILLO CT
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE VILLAGES INC	250 AVENIDA LOS ANGELOS
JUST LIKE GOD MISSIONS	2566 KINCAID PL
LIVE OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH	11962 COUNTY ROAD 101 STE 302
NEW JEWISH CONGREGATION	13563 COUNTY ROAD 101
ONLY THE WAY JESUS	1781 W SCHWARTZ BLVD
OPEN BIBLE LUTHERAN CHURCH	4671 BELLWETHER LN
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD CLUB OF THE VILLAGES INC	799 AUSTER AVE
OXFORD ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 9
PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH	91 W COUNTY ROAD 466
PRAISE PROJECT FOUNDATION	3763 COYNE LOOP
PSAVED CORP	928 CARMICHAEL CT
RESIDENTS ENCOUNTER CHRIST OF MID-FLORIDA INC	PO BOX 474
REV DUSTY PRUITT MINISTRIES INC	2021 ASHWOOD RUN
SALVATION STUDIOS	1910 QUIET OAK CT
SUNCOAST CENTRAL FLORIDA UNITY MINISTERS INC	5018 LACOURSE PL
TRANSITIONS MENTORING MINISTRY INC	6673 MARY LOOP
UNITY CHURCH OF LONG ISLAND	1875 YANKEE CLIPPER RUN
VILLAGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	17903 SE 88TH CASCADE CT
VISION 360 MINISTRIES INC	1540 PLANK ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Villages

What is the population of The Villages?

The Villages has a population of 82,108 residents and is located in Florida. The population density is 2,515 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 73.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.2% female and 45.8% male.

Is The Villages expensive to live in?

The Villages has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.4 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $76,523, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $375,100 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,541 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is The Villages safe?

The Villages is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 182 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,341 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, The Villages receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in The Villages?

The Villages has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in The Villages?

The job market in The Villages is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,021. There are 10,822 business establishments in the area, including 679 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 29.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in The Villages?

The median home value in The Villages is $375,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $392,908. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,541. Fair market rent is $1,296 for a 1-bedroom and $1,526 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 94.2%. The average annual property tax is $5,605.

How are the schools in The Villages?

Schools in The Villages score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 42.9% of adults in The Villages hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 17.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is The Villages?

The obesity rate in The Villages is 29.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.1% of adults are smokers. 17.9% are physically inactive. 18.7% of residents report depression. 10.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 83.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,706.

What is transportation like in The Villages?

The average commute in The Villages is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 55.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 29.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of The Villages?

The racial and ethnic makeup of The Villages is 96.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American. 96% of residents speak only English at home, while 4% speak Spanish. 17.5% of the population are military veterans. 19.8% of residents have a disability. 99.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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