Purpose-built retirement; love it or flee it. Median home price runs about $389K with an effective property tax near 0.86% — roughly $3,345/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
The Villages
Median home price
$389K
Effective property tax
0.86%
Tax friendliness
10/10
Winter mildness
9/10
Summer comfort
3/10
Walkability
3/10
Outdoor access
5/10
Culture & food
4/10
Healthcare
7/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
8/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: walkability-first movers.