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Map of The Villages, Florida

Homes for sale in

The Villages, Florida

Golf-cart living built for an active retirement

571

Homes for sale

$375,000

Median list price

$267

Avg price / sqft

47

Median days on market

The Villages is Central Florida's sprawling master-planned community, where golf carts share the roads with cars and daily life orbits town squares, executive courses, and recreation centers. The vast majority of homes here sit in 55+ communities, and the housing runs from attached villas to freestanding single-family homes with the occasional pool or water view. It's a lifestyle purchase as much as a real estate one — you're buying into an amenity-rich routine, not just a floor plan.

For a buyer today, there are 571 active listings across Sumter County with a median list price of $375,000, and prices stretch from $170,000 up to $2.75 million. Homes are moving at a measured pace — a median of 47 days on market — which gives you room to compare villages and negotiate rather than rush. If budget is the driver, it's worth watching the just reduced listings and using browse by price to filter down to what fits.

The Villages is in Sumter County, Florida.

30-minute drive area around The Villages

Within a 30-minute drive

Quick facts

$170,000$2.8M price range

1,527 sqft median home

$2,350/mo median rent

Leans seller right now

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The numbers that matter

The The Villages market

Leans seller

3.7 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.

2,015

Sold, last 12 months

$355,000

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

42 days

Median time to sell

The Villages vs Sumter County

Median list price

The Villages$375K
Sumter Co.$350K

Price per sqft

The Villages$267
Sumter Co.$257

Days on market

The Villages47d
Sumter Co.47d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

7.1% yr/yr

$339K$363K$387KJul ’23Jun ’26

Homes on the market

9.3% yr/yr

478719959Jul ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

096192Jul ’24Jun ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in The Villages, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

The Villages neighborhoods

Show all 16 The Villages neighborhoods A–Z+

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in The Villages

01

Built for the 55+ lifestyle

Of the 571 active listings, 553 sit in age-restricted communities designed around recreation, town squares, and golf-cart access.

02

Villas or single-family

The housing mix leans toward single-family residences (393 listings) with a strong villa segment (172) for buyers who want less upkeep.

03

Gated options everywhere

With 203 listings inside [gated communities](/area/the-villages-fl/gated-communities), buyers seeking added privacy have plenty to choose from.

04

Golf and pool homes

There are 42 homes in [golf communities](/area/the-villages-fl/golf-course-communities) and 47 with a private pool for those who want the amenities on their own lot.

05

A wide price ladder

From $170,000 entry villas to 24 listings above $1 million, the range covers first-time downsizers and luxury buyers alike.

Population

82,108

Median age

73.6

Median income

$76,523

Median home value

$375,100

What people here are into

Entertainment

Top 17% in the U.S.

Live Experiences

When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.

Entertainment

Top 20% in the U.S.

Late-night Leisure

Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.

Lifestyles

Top 20% in the U.S.

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

Entertainment

Top 21% in the U.S.

Film Lovers

Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.

Entertainment

Top 22% in the U.S.

Lighthearted Fun

This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.

Entertainment

Top 22% in the U.S.

Party Life

The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.

On the calendar

Near The Villages

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median The Villages home

$2,704/mo

Principal & interest $1,976
Property tax $314
HOA / fees $204
Insurance (est.) $210

$375,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

1%

In a FEMA flood zone

Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones

$2,350/mo

Median rent

53 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

The Villages real estate FAQs

Is The Villages a good place to live?+

It's one of the country's best-known active-adult communities, organized around golf-cart-friendly streets, town squares, and recreation centers. With 553 of the 571 active listings in 55+ communities, it's purpose-built for retirees who want an amenity-driven daily routine. Most homes feed into Wildwood Elementary and Wildwood Middle/High School for the smaller share of non-restricted households.

Is The Villages expensive?+

It's moderately priced for Central Florida, with a median list price of $375,000 and an average of $267 per square foot. Entry villas start around $170,000, while the luxury end reaches $2.75 million, so there's real range depending on village and home type. The 24 listings above $1 million show the top of the market without defining the norm.

What do homes cost in The Villages?+

The median list price is $375,000 across 571 active listings, on a median home size of about 1,527 square feet. Single-family homes make up 393 of those listings and villas another 172, so your price largely tracks whether you want a freestanding home or attached living. Pool and waterfront homes command a premium within that range.

How is the market right now?+

With 571 active listings and a median of 47 days on market, the pace is steady rather than frantic, which favors patient buyers. That inventory gives you room to compare villages and time your offer. Keep an eye on the just reduced listings, where sellers are already adjusting expectations.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA runs about $204 per month and the median property tax is $3,771 per year, in line with the community's amenity-heavy model. Those fees help fund the recreation and shared spaces that define the lifestyle here. For comparison, median rent in the area sits around $2,350 per month, which is worth weighing against owning in a gated community.

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