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The Villages, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lake County County

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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

The Villages, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,523
2% above
$55,357 per capita
Home Value
$375,100
33% above
Zillow: $392,908
Median Rent
$1,541/mo
33% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
52% below
1,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
331 sunny days/yr

How The Villages Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows The Villages's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
133%
Rent
133%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is The Villages a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

The Villages residents earn a median household income of $76,523 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,357. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in The Villages is $375,100 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,908. Median rent is $1,541/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.

Safety & Crime

The Villages reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,341/100K.

Education

42.9% of adults in The Villages hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

The Villages has 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population82,108
Median Age73.6 yrs
Density2,515/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,523
Per Capita$55,357
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

B+
Home Value$375,100
Rent$1,541
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$392,908
Housing Units54,376
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent182/100K
Property1,341/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days331/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation66 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in The Villages was built in 2006.
29.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.