The Villages, Florida
The world's largest retirement community — and one of the most vibrant places to live in America. Spanning three counties, 50+ miles of golf cart paths, and more than 100,000 residents, The Villages is a destination unlike any other.
160,000+
Residents
1700+
Clubs & Activities
50+
Golf Courses
3
Counties
A City Built for the Best Years of Your Life
The Villages isn't just a retirement community — it's a fully functioning city with its own town squares, restaurants, theaters, hospitals, and shopping. Residents enjoy a car-optional lifestyle thanks to an extensive golf cart path network that connects every neighborhood to every amenity.
Founded in the 1980s and continuously expanding southward, The Villages now spans Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties. Each county brings a different character, price point, and proximity to Florida's major cities — giving relocators a wide range of options within one master-planned community.
Barrett has helped dozens of families find their perfect Village. Whether you're drawn to the original charm of Lady Lake, the newer construction south of 44, or the emerging Marion County expansion, she knows every neighborhood and what makes each one special.
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Explore The Villages by County
Click a county on the map or use the tabs below to explore each area's character, price range, and individual village neighborhoods.
Sumter County
Price Range
$280,000 – $650,000
Est. 1990s–2000s
Sumter County is the geographic and social core of The Villages. Home to the iconic Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing town squares, this is where the nightly entertainment, the most walkable streets, and the densest concentration of amenities are found. Most of the community's executive golf courses are here, and the golf cart network is most mature in this county.
Key Highlights
Individual Villages (20)
Village of Buttonwood
Patio Villa / Courtyard Villa
Village of Calumet Grove
Single Family
Village of Chatham
Patio Villa
Village of Duval
Single Family / Designer
Village of Fernandina
Single Family
Village of Gilchrist
Single Family / Designer
Village of Hadley
Single Family
Village of Hillsborough
Single Family / Designer
Village of Lynnhaven
Patio Villa
Village of Mallory Square
Single Family / Designer
Village of Pennecamp
Single Family
Village of Pine Hills
Single Family
Village of Poinciana
Patio Villa / Courtyard Villa
Village of Richmond
Single Family
Village of Santiago
Single Family / Designer
Village of Sabal Chase
Patio Villa
Village of Sunset Pointe
Single Family
Village of Tamarind Grove
Single Family
Village of Virginia Trace
Single Family / Designer
Village of Winifred
Patio Villa
Lake County
Price Range
$180,000 – $420,000
Est. 1980s–1990s
Lake County encompasses the original Villages neighborhoods around Lady Lake and the areas stretching toward Leesburg. This is where The Villages began, and the older neighborhoods here carry a distinct charm. Lake County also offers some of the most affordable entry points in the community, along with easy access to the natural lakes and waterways that give the county its name.
Key Highlights
Individual Villages (18)
Village of Bonita
Patio Villa
Village of Bridgeport at Lake Ingram
Single Family
Village of Bridgeport at Miona Shores
Single Family
Village of Bridgeport at Laurel Valley
Single Family
Village of Country Club Hills
Single Family / Designer
Village of De La Vista North
Patio Villa
Village of De La Vista South
Patio Villa
Village of De La Vista West
Patio Villa
Village of El Cortez
Patio Villa
Village of Hacienda Hills
Single Family
Village of Lake Deaton
Single Family
Village of Linden
Single Family
Village of Mira Mesa
Patio Villa
Village of Orange Blossom Gardens
Single Family (Original)
Village of Piedmont
Single Family
Village of Rio Grande
Patio Villa
Village of Silver Lake
Single Family
Village of Springdale
Single Family
Marion County
Price Range
$300,000 – $700,000+
Est. 2010s–present
Marion County represents the newest and most rapidly expanding frontier of The Villages. Development here is active, with brand-new construction, modern floor plans, and the latest amenities. Prices are competitive for new builds, and buyers here benefit from the latest energy-efficient construction standards. The expansion into Marion County also brings The Villages closer to Ocala — Florida's horse country — and the natural springs of the region.
Key Highlights
Individual Villages (17)
Village of Antrim Dells
Single Family / Designer
Village of Beauclair Ranch Club
Single Family
Village of Cason Hammock
Single Family
Village of Dabney
Single Family / Designer
Village of Del Webb Spruce Creek
Single Family
Village of Fenney
Single Family / Designer
Village of Hawkins
Single Family
Village of Hillsborough (Marion)
Single Family
Village of Marsh Bend
Single Family / Designer
Village of McClure
Single Family
Village of Middleton
Single Family / Designer
Village of Newell
Single Family
Village of Osceola Hills at Lake Weir
Single Family / Designer
Village of Reedy Branch
Single Family
Village of Soulliere
Single Family
Village of Talavera
Single Family / Designer
Village of Woodbury
Single Family
Why People Love It
Life in The Villages
Golf — 50+ Courses
Executive and championship courses spread across all three counties. Residents pay a one-time amenity fee and enjoy unlimited golf on all executive courses — no greens fees, ever.
Nightly Entertainment
Free live music every single night at Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, and Brownwood Paddock Square. From big band to country to rock — there's always a dance floor open.
700+ Clubs & Activities
Pickleball, softball, woodworking, painting, yoga, cycling, theater — if you can imagine it, there's a club for it. Residents often say the hardest part is choosing what to do first.
Golf Cart Lifestyle
Over 50 miles of dedicated golf cart paths connect every neighborhood to every amenity. Many residents go weeks without ever needing a car for daily errands.
World-Class Healthcare
The Villages is home to UF Health The Villages Hospital, multiple urgent care centers, and hundreds of specialist physicians — all within golf cart distance for most residents.
Instant Community
New residents are welcomed immediately. Between neighborhood pools, club meetings, and town square evenings, most people say they made more friends in their first month than in years elsewhere.
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