Same area, different rules
The Villages is a developer-built 55+ mega-community spanning three counties; Lady Lake is the surrounding municipality with non-Villages 55+ and all-ages neighborhoods.
Price
Villages resale ranges from low $200s (manufactured) to $1M+ (Premier). Lady Lake outside The Villages often runs 15–25% less for comparable square footage.
Lifestyle
Villages amenities are unmatched (golf, pickleball, town squares). Outside-the-bubble Lady Lake gives you breathing room. See Lady Lake.
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