Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
The Standard CLCL
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
The Villages High School Stadium
Stadium
The Villages
Attraction
Old Mill Playhouse Theatre
Cinema
Rialto 8
Cinema
Spanish Springs Town Square
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) F
Culver's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Parks (7) F
Shops (7) F
Marshalls HomeGoods
Houseware
Bealls
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Murphy Express
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in The Villages.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in The Villages is 113/100 - which is 16% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A

The Villages crime rates are 1,079 per 100k, which is 41% lower than Florida
Property Crime
926 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
153 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A-

The median income in The Villages is $64,933 - which is 33% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$64,933
C
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Fire Station 40 VPSD
Fire Station
Promise Hospital of Florida at The Villages
Hospital
Oxford Volunteer Fire Department Station 32
Fire Station
Fire Station 41 VPSD
Fire Station
Sumter County Sheriff's Office The Villages Station
Police
Fire Station 42 VPSD
Fire Station
The Villages Regional Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station 51 VPSD
Fire Station
Fire Station 43 VPSD
Fire Station
Marion County Fire-Rescue Station Number 10
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A

The Villages home prices are $283,300 - which is 70% higher than Florida
Home Price
$283,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The The Villages graduation rate is 94% - which is 13% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
79%
A-
High School Grad. Rates
94%
A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Villages Charter School
High Schools (1) F
Villages Charter School
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ratings A+

The Villages has an overall rating of 91% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (19)
From AreaVibes
A
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The Villages Area Facts

  • The Villages has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • The Villages crime rates are 41% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in The Villages is 16% higher than the Florida average
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For the young at heart ;) 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) My husband and i are retired and live in 'The Villages' (you must be 55 years old or older). We love it here and are very happy. Lots of wonderful golf courses to play on. Lots of great restaurants. Live music at several locations each night outdoors. Shopping is amazing here! If ...Read More you are looking to find your 'new friends' to enjoy your retirement years - look no further! My favorite thing is riding in the golf cart to stores - there are almost 70,000 golf carts here to drive to most anywhere. Like living in Disney as the grounds and area is so well manicured! Homes sell fast here, so if you see something you like - grab it!Meg and Gregretired and lovin' life Read Less
Unique, exceptional retirement community. 4.5 rating By Toni ( Jan 02, 2012) Over past 9+ yrs., this city has doubled in size (95K) and is expected to grow to about 150K in next 5 years. The Villages is huge, probably the largest retirement community in the world. Villagers are "younger" and more active than others in their age group. So much to do, it ...Read More 's hard to narrow down what to experience next. Very, very focused on healthy, physical activities and sports (watching is OK, too). There's even a polo field offering lots of fun to observe professional's play - and more importantly, for residents to have tailgate parties using their golf carts! Plenty of good restaurants and shopping... if you can't find it here, Orlando is only about 60 miles away. The cost of housing (purchasing or renting), however, is much more expensive than similar residences in other locations. In general the population is relatively affluent compared to many other retirement areas. Most people have late model automobiles and many are at the upper end of the price spectrum. However, there are still lots of folks who live a more modest life-style in the "historic" side, where mobile & manufactured homes is the norm. You don't have to be rich to live here but this isn't the typical place I would have envisioned when thinking "retirement". Very little crime, quite safe and friendly, however, you can get a false sense of security and not be as careful... this is a mistake. TOO many non-residents with access and some take advantage of those who they perceive as up-scale, easy "marks" and heightens lower-income people to experience a sense of entitlement that leads to taking property that doesn't belong to them! The community developers run a very tight ship, employs the most people, and have found creative ways to make sure they earn as much money from each property owner and visitor as humanly possible. I figure it's the price you must pay for the amenities, luxury, fun and sense of over-all wellness people experience here. Is it perfect? Absolutely Not! However, I believe myself to be lucky enough to have found such a wonderful place to spend my retirement years and there are lots of other people who agree with me. It's funny, you come for a "visit" and wind up a resident... that speaks volumes. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in The Villages? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      The Villages High School Stadium
      The Villages
      Old Mill Playhouse Theatre
      Rialto 8
      Spanish Springs Town Square

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Steak 'n Shake
      Subway
      Nothing Bundt Cakes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in The Villages? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in The Villages.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is The Villages a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      The Villages Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors