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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
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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.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare The Villages, FL Livability
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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
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Commute
Is public transit available in The Villages?
Of all people who commute,
0.2% take public transportation in
The Villages.