The
Villages is a master-planned retirement community, an age-restricted community in
Sumter County, Florida, United States.
The
Villages consistently ranks as a very high growth area. The US Census ranked
The Villages as the fastest-growing U.S. city for the second year in a row. The
Villages has more than doubled in size since 2010. As of April 2016, the total
population of retirement community The Villages reached 55,000 people.
The
Villages offers numerous forms of recreation. The majority of the costs are
paid for via the monthly amenities fee assessed to residents. The centerpiece
of The Villages is its numerous assortment of golf courses. The ability to play
"Free Golf for Life" is a key component of The Villages advertising
campaigns. In addition, The Villages operates numerous recreation centers. These
centers offer local adult-only pools as well as horseshoe, and shuffleboard
courts, fitness centers and stages for theatrical and musical productions. Beyond
the golf courses and recreation centers, The Villages also operates numerous
softball fields, a polo stadium and a woodworking shop, plus the Lifelong
Learning College.
The
Villages is a gated community known for low crime rates.
