My husband and I moved here 2 1/2 years ago when I was 55 and he was 53! Only one person in the household needs to be 55. We have so many wonderful neighbors and have made so many friends...of all ages. There are people here younger than we are...right on my street we have a neighbor in her 40's. Once you live in The Villages, you will find age really is just a number and doesn't matter when it comes to relationships/friendships. Most people here tend to seem so much younger than their years. I'm pretty sure our average age is much lower than 70...particularly in the section south of 466. Come on down and join the fun!