At a Glance
Median Income
$76,523
$55,357 per capita
Home Value
$375,100
Zillow: $392,908
Median Rent
$1,541/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
1,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
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)
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.