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The Villages
Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties
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Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
The Villages · Overall
68
Activities is the strongest daily-life fit. Outings is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
The Villages · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
The Villages · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
The Villages · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
The Villages · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
The Villages · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
The Villages · Health & support access
Weather comfort
The Villages · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
The Villages · Getting around & family visits
Region
The Villages · Region
Central Florida master-planned retirement market
County
The Villages · County
Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties
Last checked
The Villages · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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