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The Villages is not for wealthy people. They have 2 bedroom new homes from around $150,000 and they also have homes over $1,000,000. Everyone gets to use ALL the SAME amenities. No asks what kind of home you live in. My husband and I are from WA state. Two years ago we had never even heard of The Villages. Came across it accidentally on a vacation. We were amazed. Bought a second home there. This summer we sold our home in WA to move to the Villages full time. We are retired state and federal workers. The utilities, trash, sewer are all cheaper in FL and WA Is very inexpensive compared to the NE (have lived there too) for these things. Our house has increased in value 10%+ in one year. I think that is excellent, compared to WA state homes.