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The Villages

📍 The Villages, Florida

The world's largest active retirement community with 50+ golf courses and 100+ pickleball courts. 130,000 residents across 55+ square miles.

⛳ Golf + 🏓 Pickleball Southeast ★ Featured
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🏆 RetireStack Score Breakdown

⛳ Facility Quality 98 Excellent
50+ courses (700+ holes) holes · Multiple (Devlin, Ward, others) · 100+ pickleball courts · leagues available
🎉 Social & Community 99 Excellent
Daily golf leagues · 3,000+ clubs and activities clubs · Nightly live entertainment
🏠 Real Estate Value 88 Very Good
Entry from $250K · +4.2% annually
🏥 Healthcare Access 95 Excellent
UF Health The Villages Hospital (on-site), Villages Health System, Advent Health
☀️ Climate & Lifestyle 88 Very Good
Climate index: 85/100

RetireStack Score = weighted composite of 5 dimensions. Updated quarterly.

🏠 Real Estate Snapshot

Entry-Level
$250K+
Mid-Range
$420K
Premium
$650K
Monthly HOA
$189
Property Tax
0.9%/yr
Est. Total/Month
~$2,800

✓ HOA includes: Rec facilities, golf, amenities, maintenance

📈 Appreciation: +4.2% annually

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⛳ Golf Details

Holes50+ courses (700+ holes)
DesignerMultiple (Devlin, Ward, others)
Slope Rating103–130
Resident Fees$6–$15 (cart included)
ConditionExcellent — groomed daily
Exec Courses30
Championship20

🏓 Pickleball Details

Courts100+
SurfaceAsphalt/Sport Court
CoveredNo
Night Play✅ Lighted
Leagues & PlayDaily rec leagues, weekly tournaments, USAPA sanctioned events

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👥 Community Life

Population130,000
Homes80,000
Avg. Resident Age72
Clubs & Activities3,000+ clubs and activities
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Leagues & Competition

Daily golf leagues, pickleball leagues, tennis leagues, softball, bowling

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Social Events

Nightly live entertainment, farmers markets, holiday parades, golf tournaments

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New Resident Programs

New Villager Welcome Events, Neighbors of the Villages

📍 Location Intelligence

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Nearest AirportOrlando International (MCO) — 65 miles
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Nearest CityOrlando — 60 miles | Ocala — 30 miles
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HealthcareUF Health The Villages Hospital (on-site), Villages Health System, Advent Health
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Shopping & DiningLake Sumter Landing, Brownwood Paddock Square, Spanish Springs Town Square
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Drive TimesTampa 90 min | Orlando 60 min | Jacksonville 2 hrs
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Snowbird Friendly?Yes — popular seasonal community

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