The Villages, FL housing market
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 67 days, and the number for sale is −11.8% 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, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 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?
$392,083 as of August 2026, −1.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in The Villages, FL?
No — the typical home value changed −1.1% over the year to August 2026 and +18.4% 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 67 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in The Villages, FL?
The typical rent is $2,145 a month as of August 2026, +1.9% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in The Villages, FL?
584 homes were listed for sale across Sumter County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in The Villages, FL?
Homegrity lists 946 licensed The Villages agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/the-villages.