The Villages - The Villages, FL

The Villages is a large, master-planned, age-restricted 55-plus active adult community in central Florida, primarily in The Villages, Florida Sumter County, Florida and extending into Lake and Marion counties. It is one of the largest retirement-focused communities in the United States, designed as a self-contained residential network with neighborhoods, town centers, and services. It emphasizes leisure, wellness, and community living.

The Villages offers extensive amenities including more than 40 golf courses, hundreds of pickleball and tennis courts, over 100 swimming pools, fitness centers, and recreation hubs. Town squares feature nightly entertainment, dining, and shopping, while thousands of clubs and activities support social engagement, wellness, and lifelong learning opportunities for residents.

Housing includes villas, condominiums, courtyard homes, and single-family residences built in production-style developments. Homes typically range from about 1,100 to over 4,500 square feet with two to four bedrooms. Prices run from the low $200,000s to over $1 million depending on size, location, and upgrades.

The Villages is located about an hour northwest of Orlando and northeast of Tampa, with access via U.S. Highway 27/441 and Florida State Road 44, plus nearby Florida Turnpike connections. Surrounding towns include Lady Lake, Wildwood, and Leesburg, with airports, healthcare, and attractions within easy reach.