The Villages, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | The Villages | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,343 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2071.9 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.75% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 70.7 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 37,126 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in The Villages grew by 342.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 64,980 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
The Villages has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | The Villages | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,274 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.09% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in The Villages is about 6% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | The Villages | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $257,291 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,551 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 93.4% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in The Villages is about 13.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,551 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in The Villages spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | The Villages | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,900 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 25.4% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,204 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,957 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in The Villages is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
The Villages has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | The Villages | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.75 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
The Villages has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | The Villages | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Villages, Florida.
What is the population of The Villages, Florida?
The population of The Villages, Florida is 70,343, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of The Villages, Florida?
The population density of The Villages, Florida is 2071.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in The Villages, Florida?
The median household income in The Villages, Florida is $76,274, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in The Villages, Florida?
The median home price in The Villages, Florida is $257,291, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in The Villages, Florida?
The unemployment rate in The Villages, Florida is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.