The Villages, FL housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the The Villages market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
The Villages, FL is a balanced market: homes in Sumter County sell in a median of 59 days, and the number for sale is −7.8% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−2.5% to +1.5% for the typical The Villages home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Sumter County as a whole.
The Villages market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in The Villages, FL?
$392,424 as of September 2026, −0.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in The Villages, FL?
No — the typical home value changed −0.8% over the year to September 2026 and +16.2% over five years.
Is The Villages, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Sumter County sells in 59 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in The Villages, FL?
The typical rent is $2,129 a month as of September 2026, −1.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in The Villages, FL?
593 homes were listed for sale across Sumter County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in The Villages, FL?
Homegrity lists 950 licensed agents in The Villages, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/the-villages.