Average age by village
 

I have always assumed that the newer villages have an average resident age lower than any of the established villages. I know eventually as people move away there are changes in the established villages. In your experience do you find it true that these newer villages have a much younger average age? Does anyone track the demographics by village? Thanks Ken

In your experience do you find it true that these newer villages have a much younger average age?
Younger - Yes, from my casual observation. I wouldn't say much younger.

Does anyone track the demographics by village?
No - to the best of my knowledge. In my opinion, this would be an impossible task to perform once, let alone maintain over time.
If the developer is tracking this, they are not publishing it.

Why are you interested in the ages of the residents in The Villages? Do you track the ages of the folks in your current location ?

I'll be curious to see how the Census Bureau handles this question in the upcoming census. The Villagers each live in the town their property lies in, however the property is also part of a specific subdivision, within another specific subdivision, within a larger subdivision that encompasses three different counties and several different towns and local voting districts.

It's a fascinating question from a demographics perspective.

What would you do with that information if you were able to obtain it ?

Geez. Two people asked an innocent question/observation, and all of the sudden paranoia sets in. Lighten up, people.

They go by, Old, Older and oldest !!!!!!

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Of course.
The newest areas are inhabited by those OLD enough to be there.
Around Sumter Landing....folks are older.

And by Spanish Springs and the Historic district being the oldest.

So moves the age/logic wave......until re-sales come along and mix it all up. That would be somewhere around 10% old (youngest) per year blending into all categories.

There goes the generational wave.

About the closest you could come to this type of data would be average voter age by CDD:

73.5 Lady Lake
73.9 CDD 1
74.2 CDD 2
73.7 CDD 3
73.0 CDD 4
72.5 CDD 5
72.1 CDD 6
71.1 CDD 7
70.3 CDD 8
69.3 CDD 9
67.7 CDD 10
66.8 CDD 11
66.0 CDD 12

What are these towns our property lies in? Where do you read about subdivisions in The Villages?

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My next door neighbors Social Security Number is #1. Don't even think that it's not good living in the Pre Hysterical Section. I'm the KID over here at 60. Older peoples are cool, mostly!

You forgot "older than dirt", giggle!

Thanks Photo, didn’t mean any offense to anyone else, just good to know information.

Thanks Kansar. That kind of answers that. Very helpful.

Good one

So what happens now!

My reason for the interest is that I feel like it’s more likely that I would have more similar interests with those more in my generation than my parents generation. Things like music, growing up in the same decade say and watching the same silly tv shows. Therefore it’s one of the many things I will consider when thinking of pros and cons on where to live. I hope that doesn’t offend anyone, it’s not meant to. I’m not always politically correct like some. I enjoy persons of all types just thinking of things to consider. Thanks

You're welcome...we learn by asking questions!

Thanks. You surely did not offend anyone with your question however I think you may be missing something when you favor one group over another, my wife and I retired ar age 55 and 49 and our best friends who we just happened to meet on a dock in SC were age 80 and 75 and we had a ball doing everything we would do with other younger folks. We miss them today but have great memories of Harry and Doris. Age means nothing in places like The Villages or anywhere else for that matter.

I agree. That is why I asked my question.

Nothing. Why would you think I'd need to "do" anything with it? I'm a proponent of education for its own sake. I like learning new things. Having spent most of my adult life in sales, in one aspect or another, I have acquired a general interest in demographics. It's an interest, much like golf is an interest to some people, and Classic Greek Literature is an interest to others.

That’s a great point, thanks for that.

I have always found that friends are where you make them and not necessarily where you meet them. And remember - what was once the 'historical side' could now be considered the 'legacy side' what with the younger heirs of the original owners having inherited their parent's properties. I would be more concerned about selecting a Village that was close to meeting my needs re amenities and access to things like medical and shopping and most of all - the traffic to be encountered getting to and from it!

Actually, age has significance and meaning in places like The Villages, and everywhere else. The era in which we were raised contributes to our perception of life, and even our personal tastes.

An era when fine arts was valued in public education, and there were lessons and class courses dedicated to the study, and were required, folks are more likely to grow up with at least a basic understanding of them - even if they have no personal interest in them.

I've had customers who have never heard of Escher. Not a "fine" artist but still - there is a break in the knowledge base. I only vaguely know the name Notorious Big, and there are folks who would say I'm over the hill because I wouldn't be able to name a single thing he performed and wouldn't know it was him if I heard it.

A lot of folks in their 80's and 90's would consider Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Yes, ELP, Jethro Tull, to be "that horrible rock noise" (my concert pianist father included). But that was the music of my era so you're more likely to find a larger demographic of folks my age who consider this kind of music to be our link to our own memories.

Just like swing, big band, Sinatra, and even 50's music would be a lifeline to another era's memories.

Clothing styles - what is considered "classic" or "vintage" is reflected by the era in which someone grew up. If you doubt that, think back. What was considered a "classic" formal gown style for women in the 1990's? 1940's? What about in the 1890's? How about the 1830's? Or even the mid-1700's?

The era in which you grew up can shape your perception of current events as well. It shapes how you view the world.

Do you need to "do" anything about the knowledge of these things? Not at all. But it's interesting to know, nonetheless.

WOW! What is the source of this data? I'm wondering who can correlate my age with my CDD.

This is an interesting question which I don’t take offense with at all.

My personal opinion is that the differences in our age matter much less as we get older.

On the historic side the average age is getting younger year by year. At this pace it is projected by 2022 we will no longer be an adult community.

Paralysis through analysis. A friend Is a friend is a friend. The two people I mentioned in my last post had totally different education levels, grew up in different areas and had different interests but we were great friends for over a decade. The difference in our ages only helped us to respect each other’s interests, not test them. One example may stand out. Harry bought his bike at a garage sale for $5.00 and his “sneaks” for .50 cents. We did not...... but we all immensely enjoyed our walks and rides through Bluffton, Beaufort and Hilton Head SC. He did not enjoy higher end restaurants so we found other places to eat after all it was not the food, it was the companionship.

I don't know what that has to do with this thread, at all. None of it has anything to do with era-based trends and interests.

This is from publicly available voter data from the Division of Elections.

:agree:...:agree:

Very interesting and a brilliant idea...to think to look. :thumbup:

This definitely shows a steady decrease in age...based on age of CDD. :cool:

Good job! :ho:

Era- Based trends? Pretty fancy term there. The only trend I notice is that no matter what I write on this forum you take exception to but to answer your question you would have to read the entire thread.

Some thirst for and seek knowledge and facts, others run away from them...as fast as they can.

Like you...I'm one of the former. :thumbup:

Gee and I thought that the people purchasing homes 20 years ago would now be younger than the people purchasing homes today...must be the heat.

The historic district is becoming the legacy district... my parents bought in Lady Lake across the bridge near Mr Schwartz and they have passed away. My brother inherited. My uncle bought in district one, he was one of the first, and he has passed away. His children inherited.

We're moving into that area and I'm still in my late 50's. Last time we were there we noticed a pretty wide variety of ages. Closest to our house is older, but down the street are a few around our age.

I have no idea of the point you're trying to make...unless it's simply to take a personal shot at me. :oops:

The age of the 'voters' represents residents (which was a brilliant idea to research)...NOT a representation of those who are buying. :ohdear: