[Laker14]

Originally Posted by marvinh11791

Hello. I have been reading about the newer areas of the Villages (southern areas) being sold to younger residents while the northern areas are mostly resales to older residents. Is this true or pretty common? Thank you. MarvinH

As usual on TOTV, you ask a question about age differences, and get answers about trees and bonds.

If you are looking for opinions, relating directly to your question, my opinion is that it is a fairly accurate assessment. It is not universally so, as I know at least a dozen couples older than I am ( I am 69, and live in Poinciana , I bought a resale 2 years ago), who have sold their homes north of 466A and bought new homes, some custom built, in the newer Villages south of 44.
Also, when we moved into our home in Poinciana 2 years ago, we seemed to be the "kids", however, in 2 years, a dozen homes near us have changed hands, and they all seem to have been purchased by younger people, in their last years of employment, or newly retired.

However, despite those anomalies (at least what I consider to be anomalies), I think the general trend is exactly what you describe. I base that on a very unscientific observation on my part from people I've met golfing, and even more who I've met on the pickleball courts. The younger ones seem to be from south of 44, and the older ones north.

Not very scientific, but that's my opinion.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

Another factor on choosing a home is the "Bond" cost. Most of the homes north of 466A have a low bond or no bond remaining that will be passed on to the new buyer. If memory serves me right, bonds north of 466A were $20K or lower less compared to the new bond pricing now around $40K.

Bond on our preowned house built in 2009 still had $24,000 when we purchased in 2014.

[Two Bills]

The Villages is very green and good for the enviroment.
It recycles oldies!

[Rwirish]

Very little relation between age and where people are living.

[La lamy]

It is a generalization. As people leave us in the north, many younger people move in. But as others have said, age is a number, it's all about enjoying fellow retirees here.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by kansasr

Here are the average age of registered voters in The VIllages

Thank you. So the average age between 466 and 466A is just 1.25 years younger than the average north of 466. Interesting. I’ve recently moved from just north of 466 and Morse to five minutes north of 466A and Buena Vista. One thing I’ve noticed is that several of the Rec centers where I have activities are closer, but most of the places where I shop on 441 are ten to fifteen minutes farther away. Ten minutes farther to my doctor in Taveres or to Ocala. For people south of 44, it’s nearly as close to Orlando.

[newgirl]

Not true! Maybe 5 yrs ago but those that bought north in the 90's-2010 have been moving on to their next home and it is all younger folks in my area.

[BiPartisan]

Originally Posted by marvinh11791

Hello. I have been reading about the newer areas of the Villages (southern areas) being sold to younger residents while the northern areas are mostly resales to older residents. Is this true or pretty common? Thank you. MarvinH

As I was told when we moved here, the Villages was built from the North to South. The average age increases as you go north since many bought around retirement age and bought in new areas, so 20 years ago the 65 year olds were buying in and around the area around the Palmer Legends area (example) built in 2004. It was also suggested that buying in a new area most your neighbors are around your age and looking to establish a social structure, in older areas groups are established. Certainly not the only consideration, but the question was about age.

[bowlingal]

Marvin, don't believe everything you read

[Janie123]

I live in Santiago north of 466 (bought 2020 and we were 62 at the time) and my house and the 3 houses around me are all recent resales. The one across the street, to my left and to my right all have buyers <65. We all bought from original owners except one, and they were here 15+ years. They all were 80+ years of age. So, I concur that the north villages are getting younger.

We are happy where we live, quiet and close to great mature golf courses both Championship and Executive. IMHO, Glenview is one of the Villages best as far as design and maintenance and the best practice facilities in TV. We do have friends that bought in St. Catherine and are <60.

[GaryKoca]

While it is true that age is relative, the graph clearly shows that the age of people north of 466 is higher than the people who live south of 44.

[Sunny923!]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Most everything that is being built is in the northern Villages. Not much down south at this point.

Wow really? You are funny! (And clueless)

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Another thread that has turned into Northern villagers highlighting some possible negatives and ignoring the many positives of the South end of TV.

They claim all of the shopping and entertainment and now claim all of the young people too. I guess it really is better up North. I might have to visit someday.

Joe

[dsnrbec]

We live south of the Turnpike in a neighborhood that is less than 3 yrs old. We are (by our estimation) the oldest couple on our street. We are in our early 70’s. More than a few are still working or newly retired. We even have 30 something’s across the street. As I walk the neighborhoods, it is definitely a younger demographic than our previous neighborhood north of 44. It bothered us at first to be the oldest but we’ve grown to love living around younger people.

[George Page]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Another thread that has turned into Northern villagers highlighting some possible negatives and ignoring the many positives of the South end of TV.

Other than the desire to buy a new home, I fail to see why anyone would purchase a house south of 44. The amenities are considerably thinner. Simply compare the number of golf courses. Then compare Sumter Landing to Sawgrass.
Keep in mind, a new house has no ‘new house’ appeal to potential buyers the day after it’s initially occupied.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. South of 44 is an all bedroom suburb of the real Villages.