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Lucy R. moving

Is The Villages worth moving to in 2026?

Hey, I work in education and Rent is about $1,541/month for a decent place. With a population of 82,108, The Villages is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Grace Long
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value traffic, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely better than expected and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (South) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Jack Martinez
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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