The Villages, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
82,108 332.4M (US)
Median Age
73.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,523 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$375,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$613 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumter County
3
Wildwood-The Villages Metro Area
3
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumter County
2
Wildwood-The Villages Metro Area
2
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 58
Feb 2 0 60
Mar 4 0 65
Apr 2 0 70
May 2 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 5 0 80
Oct 3 0 74
Nov 2 0 67
Dec 2 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 2%

Schools

Villages Charter School
3 miles, NW 4.6 star
Sumter Prep Academy
4 miles, W 1.4 star
Wildwood Middle/ High School
4 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Beacon College
9 miles, SE
Taylor College
11 miles, N
Lake-Sumter State College
13 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Villages Regional Hospital, The
4 miles, NE 1.4 star
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital
10 miles, SE 2.3 star
Adventhealth Waterman
18 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Orlando Sanford International Airport
47 miles, SE 2.8 star
Orlando International Airport
53 miles, SE 4.6 star
Gainesville Regional Airport
57 miles, N 1 star