The population of The Villages, FL was estimated to be 85,000 in 2022. The median age of the The Villages population is 72.2.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in The Villages, FL is about 12% lower than the national average. The median household income in The Villages is $64,933.
The Villages, FL Education
High School Graduate: 25%
Some College: 22%
Associates Degree: 10%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 43%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
High School Graduate: 23%
Some College: 47%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 36%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 1%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in The Villages, FL. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
The Villages Job Market
The Villages is an expanding city in central Florida with a population of around 80,000. In the last decade it has been the fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States, largely due to its rapidly growing retirement community. Top industries in The Villages include Housing and Development, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in The Villages is largely based around amenities and services for the retirement community of the same name. People like working in The Villages because of its slow pace of life and affordability. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are about the same in The Villages as they are in the rest of the US.