Wondering why so many people are flocking to The Villages and other popular 55+ Communities in Florida?

After all, The Villages was just named the fastest growing community in the nation and was ranked the as the #1 55+ Community in America. Pretty impressive!

Having recently visited The Villages, I was pleasantly welcomed by its lovely homes, abundant amenities, and its friendly residents. It’s easy to see why anyone would love that lifestyle!

Whether you enjoy staying active or are recently retired, a 55+ Community offers tons of fun activities that you might not have had time for before.

Here are 5 irresistible reasons that will make you want to choose a 55+ Community in Florida:

1. You’ll know your neighbor's first name and have more friends than ever.  You can enjoy new activities and hobbies with your new friends by your side. When moving to a 55+ Community you will soon realize that making new friends is easy. Active Adult Communities tend to have a tight sense of community that’s harder to find these days. There you will find people who want to enjoy the same lifestyle you do. That is why you -and them- moved there after all, right?

2. You can easily focus on living a healthy lifestyle in a fun way.  We all know that in Florida you can be outdoors and active all year long. Active Adult Communities allow you to take advantage of this by offering a great deal of outdoor and indoor activities. From communities offering water activities to world class gyms, you will be presented with so many options that you will be able to try pretty much any hobby you ever wanted to. Some of these communities offer activity directors and classes such as yoga and indoor cycling. You’ll easily find something fun to keep your body and mind active and healthy. Which is important at any age! 

3. It’s way more than just golf. For many people the first thing that comes to mind when talking about 55+ Community sports is golf. While a lot of communities do feature awesome golf courses, that is not the only sport you’ll find. Many communities have tennis courts, softball fields, pickleball courses, fishing piers, and more! You can easily find a big pool to swim your laps in or play water sports. Don’t believe us? The Villages, for instance, has some pretty serious dragon-boat racers. They have even competed internationally!

4. There’s a social club for everyone.  Are you a social butterfly who enjoys being involved in as many clubs as possible? Maybe you have been interested in something but never had the time? In a 55+ Community in Florida you can find a club for whatever interests you. Acting, drumming circle, billiards, meditation, foreign film, and model rail road are just a few of the clubs you can find in The Villages. If you can’t find a club you are looking for -which you probably will- you can effortlessly start one! With the amount of people you will meet at your new community, you are bound to find someone with similar interests as you.

5. Set sail worry free. Many communities are gated. If you spend a great deal of time traveling and want to simply pack your bags, lock your door, and go, you might be happy to know that many 55+ Communities are gated. Having this extra security feature might help you relax and enjoy your vacations even more. Some communities even have a security companies patrolling the streets regularly, to ensure you and your home are safe. Take that European vacation you’ve always dreamed of!

If you are looking for a place where you can find it all, you should definitely consider visiting a few active adult communities. A very popular choice is The Villages. Be sure to download our list of all the newest homes for sale in The Villages so you can start living the lifestyle!