The Villages continues to grow with new land acquisition, construction, and new neighbors. Currently The Villages encompasses:
- A population of over 125,000 accounting all three counties it covers (Sumter, Lake, and Marion) and land coverage of over 32 square miles.
- As the population grows, new homes are popping up! Currently with 46,000 houses, it is expected for the area to grow well over 55,000 houses within the next few years.
- The Villages is large! With 78 different Villages within it and more expected.
- A majority of the homes are located within Sumter County.
- Golf carts are a staple of The Villages, and most of the businesses within the community can be reached by golf cart (with additional help from over 90 miles of golf cart paths)!
- Daily live music plays in each of the town squares. There are three squares in The Villages( Spanish Springs, Brownwood Paddock, Lake Sumter Landing).
- With 13 commercial areas, Villagers have access to so many shopping areas and more.
- Anyone who owns a golf cart will be able to explore over 90 miles of paths dedicated to carts! Additionally, businesses within The Villages are accessible by golf carts!
- The Villages is the 14th largest municipality in Florida.
- Out of the 67 counties in Florida, The Villages ranks at 33 population wise.
- If you’re under the age of 19, you cannot live legally in The Villages. However, you are permitted a visitors pass with a maximum of 30 days per year. Exemptions may be granted.
- There are three neighborhoods outside of The Villages that are designated as “family units” and no age restriction is imposed. However, recreation and amenities in The Villages are off-limits to these neighborhoods.
- There are 12 country clubs in The Villages, 25 family pools, 52 neighborhood pools, and 10 sport pools.
- The Villages is an active community with various recreational sports and events and over 2,500 social clubs!
