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Retirement Paradise: Where Are The Villages In Florida?

The Villages are beautiful day and night!

The simple answer to where are The Villages in Florida is, right in the heart of Florida!

The Villages have access to major highways, both coasts, many major attractions, and a major airport is just over an hour away. Surrounded by stunningly beautiful horse farms, fresh water lakes, and natural springs, The Villages retirement community’s location is one of the reasons for its overwhelming success.

Location of The Villages in Floridaheart of Florida is where the villages is

The map of The Villages below shows the general location. Specifically, the community is:
  • One hour (57 miles) north of Orlando.
  • 22 miles south of Ocala, Florida.
  • 90 minutes west of Ormond Beach.
  •  One hour (47 miles) west is Crystal River.
  • Two hours from Kennedy Space Center.
Why are these distances and locations important? Consider this:
  • Orlando has over 57 million visitors every year who go to the famous theme parks.
  • Ocala is known for its rich history in horse racing. That means well manicured horse farms abound.
  • Crystal River is the Manatee Capital of the World with numerous springs.
  • Kennedy Space Center is the world’s most progressive park when it comes to everything to do with outer space. Over 700 facilities and buildings on 144,000 acres.
No other retirement community in the world can offer such a rich assortment of attractions, things to do and amazing views.

Where is The Villages on the Florida Map

 Florida is a huge state. From Pensacola in the west to Key West in the south it is over 800 miles. The Villages is in the middle of the Sunshine State.
Where are The Villages in Florida
The green shaded area represents where The Villages have built communities.

As the map clearly indicates, The Villages command a significant area of land in three different counties of Florida. You will also note that roads, highways and expressways make the community accessible to all parts of the state.

How Large Are The Villages

The Villages retirement community in Florida is massive and continuously expanding. Here are some key stats:

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  • Size: Over 92 square miles (spanning parts of Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties)
  • Population: Over 150,000 residents (as of recent estimates)
  • Homes: More than 70,000 homes
  • Golf Courses: Over 50 golf courses
  • Recreation Centers: More than 100 recreation centers
  • Town Squares: 3 major town squares (Spanish SpringsLake Sumter LandingBrownwood Paddock Square)

The Villages is one of the largest and fastest-growing retirement communities in the U.S., often described as a self-contained city with its own shopping centers, healthcare facilities, entertainment, and golf cart-friendly roads.

We do know that continuous expansion has lead them to purchase lands far south of existing Villages communities.

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