Sumter / Lake / Marion
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The large age-restricted community north of Lake County, organised around golf, town squares and a network of golf-cart roads.
The Villages is a purpose-built retirement community at a scale that behaves like a city: its own commercial squares, recreation centres, medical infrastructure and a separate road network for golf carts. Occupancy rules are age-restricted and enforced.
North of Leesburg across Sumter, Lake and Marion counties, on US-27-441 and the Turnpike corridor.
Day to day, this is what you can expect: recreation-driven: golf, clubs, town-square entertainment and cart travel between amenities.
continuous southward expansion into new villages with their own squares and amenities.
golf carts inside the community, car outside; the Turnpike serves regional trips.
The area
Golf-cart lanes and town squares stretching across three counties of rolling hills.
Real life here
Life is organised around recreation rather than a commute: golf in the morning, a golf cart to Spanish Springs or Sumter Landing town square for lunch and errands, and live entertainment on the squares most evenings. A separate network of golf-cart paths and bridges connects the villages without needing a car for most daily trips.
The town squares, Spanish Springs, Sumter Landing and others added as the community expands, carry most restaurants and casual dining, reachable by golf cart from most homes; larger supermarkets sit on the surrounding highway corridor.
The community includes its own medical facilities, banks, pharmacies and shopping across the squares; because the area spans Sumter, Lake and Marion counties, which specific services and jurisdictions apply depends on the exact address.
Activity is heaviest in the cooler months when the population swells with seasonal residents from out of town; expansion of new villages, squares and roads is ongoing, so the immediate surroundings of a given address can keep changing for years.
Around here
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
School
420 Village Campus Cir, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
WebsiteSchool
350 Tatonka Ter, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
WebsiteElementary school
350 Tatonka Ter, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
WebsiteElementary school
695 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake, FL 32159, USA
WebsiteSchool
450 Village Campus Cir, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
WebsiteElementary school
521 Old School Rd, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
WebsiteHigh school
9047-9071 US-301, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA
Educational institution
1305 Cleveland Ave Ste A1, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
American restaurant
3676 Meggison Rd, The Villages, FL 32163, USA
Warm, family-owned eatery serves steaks, seafood & Italian fare such as pasta plus wine & cocktails.
2484 Odell Cir, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
Steak house
3660 Kiessel Rd, The Villages, FL 32163, USA
Association / Organization
1635 Palmer Wy, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
Cocktails, seafood & American fare served in a charming setting with outdoor seats & water views.
925 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
Upscale, traditional eatery with classic American fare, patio seats & picturesque golf-course views.
3194 Glenview Rd, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
Informal local chain serving hand-cut steaks, seafood & Southern BBQ in a roadhouse-themed setting.
3731 Meggison Rd, The Villages, FL 32163, USA
Informal local chain serving hand-cut steaks, seafood & Southern BBQ in a roadhouse-themed setting.
1041 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Public parks inside this area's radius.
130-acre park with pet stations & picnic shelters, plus a paved trail, disc-golf course & boat ramp.
6085 FL-44, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA
WebsiteWildlife refuge
3593 Vineyard Dr, The Villages, FL 32163, USA
WebsiteSports activity location
2508 St Charles Pl, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Broadway plays plus popular & classical music concerts in a 1,000-seat, Spanish-inspired venue.
1051 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159, USA
American restaurant
1033 Pinellas Pl, The Villages, FL 32163, USA
850-seat performing arts theater & banquet facility at The Villages retirement community.
1545 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
American restaurant
446 Moyer Loop, The Villages, FL 32163, USA
Movie theater showing new release foreign, indie & smaller-run films, plus a few blockbusters.
1000 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
Restaurant
1542 Water Tower Cir, Lady Lake, FL 32159, USA
American restaurant
1675 Odell Cir, The Villages, FL 32162, USA
Fitness center
3584 Kiessel Rd, The Villages, FL 32163, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$388,925
median asking price (USD)
+4.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $361,225 in September 2021 to $388,925 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $359,900 in October 2021 and high of $429,975 in March 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $361,225 |
| November 2021 | $364,413 |
| January 2022 | $397,000 |
| March 2022 | $429,975 |
| May 2022 | $419,950 |
| July 2022 | $424,900 |
| September 2022 | $418,450 |
| November 2022 | $404,900 |
| January 2023 | $421,000 |
| March 2023 | $419,950 |
| May 2023 | $399,500 |
| July 2023 | $399,900 |
| September 2023 | $398,950 |
| November 2023 | $396,163 |
| January 2024 | $393,125 |
| March 2024 | $379,900 |
| May 2024 | $380,450 |
| July 2024 | $377,000 |
| September 2024 | $378,320 |
| November 2024 | $389,000 |
| January 2025 | $385,000 |
| March 2025 | $378,000 |
| May 2025 | $369,900 |
| July 2025 | $374,950 |
| September 2025 | $372,400 |
| November 2025 | $368,000 |
| January 2026 | $370,000 |
| March 2026 | $377,000 |
| May 2026 | $374,900 |
| July 2026 | $374,900 |
| September 2026 | $388,925 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Sumter County, FL
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$251
USD per square foot
+1.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $222 in September 2021 to $251 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $219 in October 2021 and high of $273 in April 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $222 |
| November 2021 | $228 |
| January 2022 | $240 |
| March 2022 | $262 |
| May 2022 | $267 |
| July 2022 | $267 |
| September 2022 | $258 |
| November 2022 | $258 |
| January 2023 | $259 |
| March 2023 | $262 |
| May 2023 | $259 |
| July 2023 | $256 |
| September 2023 | $259 |
| November 2023 | $259 |
| January 2024 | $258 |
| March 2024 | $255 |
| May 2024 | $259 |
| July 2024 | $254 |
| September 2024 | $250 |
| November 2024 | $250 |
| January 2025 | $253 |
| March 2025 | $250 |
| May 2025 | $250 |
| July 2025 | $245 |
| September 2025 | $248 |
| November 2025 | $249 |
| January 2026 | $249 |
| March 2026 | $247 |
| May 2026 | $246 |
| July 2026 | $247 |
| September 2026 | $251 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Sumter County, FL
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
593
active listings
−7.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 165 in September 2021 to 593 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 141 in January 2022 and high of 764 in May 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 165 |
| November 2021 | 152 |
| January 2022 | 141 |
| March 2022 | 165 |
| May 2022 | 209 |
| July 2022 | 318 |
| September 2022 | 337 |
| November 2022 | 396 |
| January 2023 | 385 |
| March 2023 | 398 |
| May 2023 | 414 |
| July 2023 | 402 |
| September 2023 | 367 |
| November 2023 | 429 |
| January 2024 | 481 |
| March 2024 | 455 |
| May 2024 | 542 |
| July 2024 | 584 |
| September 2024 | 645 |
| November 2024 | 638 |
| January 2025 | 661 |
| March 2025 | 736 |
| May 2025 | 764 |
| July 2025 | 669 |
| September 2025 | 643 |
| November 2025 | 613 |
| January 2026 | 633 |
| March 2026 | 635 |
| May 2026 | 625 |
| July 2026 | 585 |
| September 2026 | 593 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Sumter County, FL
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
234
new listings in the month
+17.0% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 176 in September 2021 to 234 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 112 in December 2022 and high of 288 in March 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 176 |
| November 2021 | 152 |
| January 2022 | 152 |
| March 2022 | 200 |
| May 2022 | 208 |
| July 2022 | 176 |
| September 2022 | 198 |
| November 2022 | 138 |
| January 2023 | 172 |
| March 2023 | 202 |
| May 2023 | 218 |
| July 2023 | 164 |
| September 2023 | 176 |
| November 2023 | 166 |
| January 2024 | 230 |
| March 2024 | 228 |
| May 2024 | 230 |
| July 2024 | 188 |
| September 2024 | 206 |
| November 2024 | 196 |
| January 2025 | 248 |
| March 2025 | 288 |
| May 2025 | 208 |
| July 2025 | 200 |
| September 2025 | 200 |
| November 2025 | 196 |
| January 2026 | 276 |
| March 2026 | 262 |
| May 2026 | 208 |
| July 2026 | 184 |
| September 2026 | 234 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Sumter County, FL
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
59
days on market
−11.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 41 in September 2021 to 59 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 30 in May 2022 and high of 73 in November 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 41 |
| November 2021 | 40 |
| January 2022 | 50 |
| March 2022 | 33 |
| May 2022 | 30 |
| July 2022 | 37 |
| September 2022 | 49 |
| November 2022 | 56 |
| January 2023 | 67 |
| March 2023 | 46 |
| May 2023 | 43 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 53 |
| May 2024 | 45 |
| July 2024 | 59 |
| September 2024 | 62 |
| November 2024 | 70 |
| January 2025 | 68 |
| March 2025 | 54 |
| May 2025 | 63 |
| July 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| September 2026 | 59 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Sumter County, FL
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
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