Average age in The Villages

[Dakotaboy]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie

[retiredguy123]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie
There are lots of people in their 80's. The average age is higher in the older sections of The Villages.

[Stu from NYC]

Average age would guess 70-75

[Kenswing]

No need to guess. The data is easily found. The Villages, FL | Data USA (https://datausa.io/profile/geo/the-villages-fl)

[Michael G.]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie

81 your just a pup yet.

[Djean1981]

Some residents don't abide by the agreement they signed and have their kid live with them... That may skew the statistics..

[Bogie Shooter]

Only as old as you feel. Living in theTV makes you feel young!

[retiredguy123]

Some residents don't abide by the agreement they signed and have their kid live with them... That may skew the statistics..
What agreement? As long as one resident is over 55, and there are no children under 19, you can have as many other people living in your house as you want. You can also get an exception and have no people over 55 in the house, using the 80 percent rule.

[patfla06]

There are all age groups here in The Villages.

We both moved here in our 60’s and it was exhausting. And we moved
from Tampa only an hour away.

My question to myself would be how hard is it to make a big move the older you get?

[Smalley]

We right about your age and we're planning on moving to TV as well. In so many ways, the lifestyle works well for our age group and we see many folks who appear to be in their 80's or 90's. Good luck and go for it!

[Jayhawk]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie

I'm confused. You have at least 3 previous posts over the past 7-8 years where you said you bought homes in various villages. What am I missing?

Maybe I'm just not reading them correctly.

[JohnN]

There are lots of people in their 80's. The average age is higher in the older sections of The Villages.

That's a bingo with that reply. It's a great place.

[Djean1981]

What agreement? As long as one resident is over 55, and there are no children under 19, you can have as many other people living in your house as you want. You can also get an exception and have no people over 55 in the house, using the 80 percent rule.
That is the agreement, yes

[Dakotaboy]

You're right. Am snow bird & like a dummy, I sold last home 2 years ago. Thinking of moving my residence to TV now.

[Laker14]

You're right. Am snow bird & like a dummy, I sold last home 2 years ago. Thinking of moving my residence to TV now.

So you've owned multiple homes in TV, have snowbirded in TV, and you need to ask us about age demographics?
I'm really confused now.

[bagboy]

So you've owned multiple homes in TV, have snowbirded in TV, and you need to ask us about age demographics?
I'm really confused now.

Some kind of game we're not in on. :shrug:

[tophcfa]

There are lots of people in their 80's. The average age is higher in the older sections of The Villages.

I don’t necessarily agree that the average age is higher in the older sections of the Villages. We live between LSL and SS in CDD1, which certainly is an older section. Since we bought our home 7 years ago approximately 3/4 of our neighborhood has turned over and become relatively young by Villages standards. Housing turnover in a retirement community is constant, every time we hear an ambulance we joke that another estate sale is right around the corner. Many of our new relatively young neighbors chose to live in the northern section of the Villages because they want to be where there are abundant golfing options close to their homes.

[DAVES]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie

I think I read somewhere the average age is 70. Seriously, teasing, I find each year I am a year older. Fitting in? I promise you will not be told to sit in the corner we know you are 81. I am average between average and your age.

[John Mayes]

That is the agreement, yes

Not sure I understand your reply. What agreement? The post you responded to is correct. One person in household over 55 and no one under 19. Do you think it is something different?

[Nucky]

The average age in our hood is NOTHING but over 100!

[Boffin]

i am considering purchasing a home in tv, however, i just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - arnie

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[Chi-Town]

Average age 2020 - 72.2

[Remembergoldenrule]

Yes, there are plenty of people in eighties here. My whole street is late 70s early 80s. You will want to be north of 44 for that age group. The further north you go the older the neighbors on average. We live in Dunedin. If you have health problems check out availability of doctors for your conditions.

[DeeCee Dubya]

You’ll be considered a young whippersnapper if you settle on the orange blossom side :-) ;-)

[Laker14]

Average age 2020 - 72.2

I'm still on the young side of that line. That must be why the babes are always swooping on me. In TV I'm cougar bait.

[joeharing]

67.2

[crash]

Some residents don't abide by the agreement they signed and have their kid live with them... That may skew the statistics..

If your kid is 19 or older they can live with their parents per the agreement you signed they can buy a home here but they can live here.

[mkjelenbaas]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie
What did your sales person say? B

[mkjelenbaas]

Average age would guess 70-75
WRONG - about three years ago it was published to be 66.2 years old and younger people are moving in down south! I wou be surprised if it has increased.

[JMintzer]

I'm still on the young side of that line. That must be why the babes are always swooping on me. In TV I'm cougar bait.

That's only because you can drive at night... :D

[JMintzer]

WRONG - about three years ago it was published to be 66.2 years old and younger people are moving in down south! I wou be surprised if it has increased.

WRONG! Let me Google that for you...

average age in the villages fl - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=average+age+in+the+villages+fl&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS873US874&oq=average+age+in+The+villages&aqs=chrome.0.0i512j69i57j0i22i30j0i15i22i30j0i390j 69i60l3.7784j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)

[OhioBuckeye]

At 81, are you going to be able to get your monies worth out of the amenities or would you just call it a monthly donation. Before you decide check out all the extra expenses. If money isn’t an issue you can’t beat TV life, it’s great!

[joelfmi]

You're right. Am snow bird & like a dummy, I sold last home 2 years ago. Thinking of moving my residence to TV now. You must do your due diligence. on live there that is important is there is no free community travel if you don't drive and taking car service it is expensive to get around. A lot that is said about living there is smoke and mirrors you must see for yourself and check the talk of the villages website you will be amazed at what is said.

[rjm1cc]

If you are in good health your age will not be a problem as far as finding friends and things to do.
New sections will tend to be younger than older sections so you may want to buy a resale.

[FloridaLady]

My mom is a few years older then you and has found majority of people she has met to be much younger. Are there folks in 80’s? Yes but are they among the oldest? Yes. Keep in mind TV has been attracting a lot in their 50’s and early 60’s (many of us who still work)

[JMintzer]

The wife and I are 64 & 63. We bought about 1 1/2 years ago. We're the youngsters on our street...

We're just north of 44...

[Vikingjunior]

No one knows the real answer even google because they are using voter registration and other self-declaring information. Not everyone who lives here is registered to vote or has a resident ID card.
I will say it is getting younger by the year and not older. The younger generation doesn't seem to work into their 70s and many of the younger generations have computer jobs that many can do from home. I know lots of people in their 50’s who moved to TV and work from home. The big cities are just getting too expensive and crime-filled.
But to answer your question anyone at any age can find friends here.

[Sandy and Ed]

No need to guess. The data is easily found. The Villages, FL | Data USA (https://datausa.io/profile/geo/the-villages-fl)
That would be full time residents or those snow birds who claim The Villages as their permanent address. My suggestion would be to consider renting versus owning right now

[MidWestIA]

Newer areas closer to 65 older closer to you so Orange Blossom and closer to hwy 42 and above 466 would in general be closer to 80

[joelfmi]

That is why transparency is very important when buying there. Thank you

[craigrmorrison]

Please give him a break. I’m in my 60’s and sometimes forget. Imagine the authors @ 80? lol

[sdifede313@aol.com]

Hello! I’m mostly retired. Age 61, like to explore TV. Any agents or landlords? Looking for a short term rental in the Area. I like tennis/pickle all, boating/fishing…. Please text me : 646-236-3871 with any leads…. Thanks 🙏 you guys are the best!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

WRONG! Let me Google that for you...

average age in the villages fl - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=average+age+in+the+villages+fl&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS873US874&oq=average+age+in+The+villages&aqs=chrome.0.0i512j69i57j0i22i30j0i15i22i30j0i390j 69i60l3.7784j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)

That's up from when I moved here ten years ago. Then the same google search showed it to be about 68.

Funny, I would have though that the average age would be going down.

We're evidently not dying off as fast as younger people are moving in.

[Bogie Shooter]

You must do your due diligence. on live there that is important is there is no free community travel if you don't drive and taking car service it is expensive to get around. A lot that is said about living there is smoke and mirrors you must see for yourself and check the talk of the villages website you will be amazed at what is said.

So, have you bought a home in The Villages?

[Agape.Dee]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie
Plenty, and don’t call them “old”!

[JMintzer]

Plenty, and don’t call them “old”!

Can we call them "Shirley"?

[MartinSE]

Hello! I’m mostly retired. Age 61, like to explore TV. Any agents or landlords? Looking for a short term rental in the Area. I like tennis/pickle all, boating/fishing…. Please text me : 646-236-3871 with any leads…. Thanks 🙏 you guys are the best!

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So, best rule to follow is just don't post your real phone number without masking it, like "six 4 six 236 thirty eight seventy one."

[asianthree]

A friendly suggestion. you should never put you phone number in a post on any forums (like this one). Hackers/Spammers, have bots that just automatically look for phone numbers and add them to their auto spam calling bots. Some forums do provide privacy so only verified members can read the posts, but you never know if the one you are on does that.

So, best rule to follow is just don't post your real phone number without masking it, like "six 4 six 236 thirty eight seventy one."

Good advice, however, you also reposted his phone #, so even if he did change his post yours still stands, until you delete.
What you should have done when you quoted off was deleted part of post with phone #. Until then your friendly suggestion would only continue to help hackers/spammers.

[Marathon Man]

That is why transparency is very important when buying there. Thank you

Seems to be your favorite word.

[Marathon Man]

In my opinion, TV is too large to consider the average age of the entire community. As others have said, areas generally differ.

[pauld315]

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[pauld315]

If your kid is 19 or older they can live with their parents per the agreement you signed they can buy a home here but they can live here.

Anybody over 19 can buy a house here as long as nobody under 19 lives there. The Villages can and does allow up to 20% of the homes be owned by people under 55

[Stu from NYC]

In my opinion, TV is too large to consider the average age of the entire community. As others have said, areas generally differ.

Interesting but why do you think that?

[Bellavita]

There are people ranging from 50 to God knows what you are going to love it


I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie

[triflex]

There's a guy and gal on my street that are in their 40s who are in the percentage of people who are allowed to be less than 55. This is in the Fenney area. But there are people here also who are brand new residents and in their 80s.

Who cares though since you have to be somewhere. And if you are going to be somewhere why not be here-here.

Plus you might live to be 120 years old which is 40 years away.

ffAnybody over 19 can buy a house here as long as nobody under 19 lives there. The Villages can and does allow up to 20% of the homes be owned by people under 55

[coralway]

From the way folks drive around here, the average age looks to be about 125

[billethkid]

From the way folks drive around here, the average age looks to be about 125

....or an inconsiderate _?_ (insert number).

[BayLady57]

I am considering purchasing a home in TV, however, I just turned 81.
Just wondering about average age groups there & if there are many in their
80's. Thanks - Arnie

My husband an I are new to TV and are ages 65 nd 70 and have met quite a few Villagers 80+ as well as those in their 50s. Don't think you will have any trouble finding a tribe in TV since most tribes form out of mutual interests and not age. Until she passed away a few years ago one of my closest friends for many years was my mother's age. Our friendship began when we worked together as nurses in a hospital ER, and it was our mutual love of travel that led to developing our close friendship which we took many trips together which memories of them I cherish.

[BayLady57]

Can we call them "Shirley"?

No, but you can call me Shirley because that is my name. My father got to name his baby sister and he picked Shirley after Shirley Temple who was his favorite childhood star and I was named after my aunt. Could have been worse and I ended up with an aunt named Spanky.

[thevillages2013]

A friendly suggestion. you should never put you phone number in a post on any forums (like this one). Hackers/Spammers, have bots that just automatically look for phone numbers and add them to their auto spam calling bots. Some forums do provide privacy so only verified members can read the posts, but you never know if the one you are on does that.

So, best rule to follow is just don't post your real phone number without masking it, like "six 4 six 236 thirty eight seventy one."

Possibly a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Color me suspicious

[eweissenbach]

Not sure I understand your reply. What agreement? The post you responded to is correct. One person in household over 55 and no one under 19. Do you think it is something different?

Partially true. Actually the rule for “age restricted communities” is - At least 80% of homes must be occupied by at least one individual at least 55 years of age. My daughter has bought four homes in TV over the last four years and is currently 54 and has never been questioned about age restrictions. My unscientific perception is that TV has way fewer than 20% of homes occupied only by residents under 55, so being under 55 and over 20 should be no hindrance to anyone who wants to buy a home here.

[Gulfcoast]

I think it helps a lot that you have owned homes in TV, have snow birded and are already familiar with the lay of the land. You likely already know what activities you enjoy doing and where you'll shop for groceries plus which pharmacy you'll use and which doctors you'll see. You probably have a good idea which village you would like to live in.

My mom looked at The Villages for the first time ever when she was in her early 80's. She ultimately decided that an Independent Living apartment which provided a shuttle to/from shopping and medical appointments would suit her needs better. She was still driving at the time but wanted a good back up transportation plan in place and she really didn't want a home to maintain.

Good luck with what you decide.

[affald]

There are lots of people in their 80's. The average age is higher in the older sections of The Villages.

Was wondering where this information is from? The original owners from the 70's 80's and even 90's have mostly moved on from the villages one way or another.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

That is highly Classified information!

[Laker14]

That is highly Classified information!

I'd classify it as bull$hyte.