The Town FilesThe Villages, Florida
Community in Sumter County · population 79,077 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $400,100
- Household income
- $77,622
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 74.1
The Villages is a community of 79,077 people in Sumter County, Florida. The median home is worth $400,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Florida towns, quieter than 94% of Florida towns, better for families than 83% of Florida towns.
How The Villages ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in The Villages is worth $400,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $77,622, which is more affordable than 33% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,397 a month. 93.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | The Villages | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $400,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,397 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $77,622 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 93.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.6% | — |
Who lives in The Villages
| People | The Villages | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 74.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 85.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 16.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 28.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in The Villages
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 48.9°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Villages since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 2, 2007 about 0.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 50 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 14, 2011.
Severe weather in Sumter County since 1996
Sumter County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Sumter County
Sumter County had 40,436 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,856 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in The Villages itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in The Villages
1 public school with 3,728 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGES CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | PK-12 | 3,728 | 14.6 |
Towns near The Villages
- Lady Lake, FL4.0 mi · 15,970 people · home $227,300
- Fruitland Park, FL4.8 mi · 8,325 people · home $382,400
- Wildwood, FL6.5 mi · 15,730 people · home $451,600
- Lake Panasoffkee, FL11.1 mi · 4,072 people · home $153,000
- Belleview, FL11.8 mi · 5,413 people · home $210,200
- Leesburg, FL13.7 mi · 27,000 people · home $228,600
- Marion Oaks, FL14.1 mi · 19,034 people · home $257,700
- Silver Springs Shores, FL14.8 mi · 24,846 people · home $201,300
The Villages questions
Is The Villages, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, The Villages scores better for retirees than 94% of Florida towns and quieter than 94%. 85.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 74.1).
How much does a house cost in The Villages?
The median owner-occupied home in The Villages is valued at $400,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,622, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,397 a month.
What is the weather like in The Villages?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 48.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does The Villages get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Villages since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)