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Selden, NY vs The Villages, FL

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Are people in The Villages older or younger than people in Selden?
- The Median Age in The Villages is 32.2 years older than in Selden.

Are housing costs cheaper in The Villages or Selden?
- The Villages housing costs are 13.6% less expensive than Selden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, The Villages or Selden?
- The average commute for residents of The Villages is 9.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Selden.

Things to do in Selden?
Selden, NY is a hamlet in Suffolk County on Long Island's North Shore. The quaint town boasts many parks, beaches and marinas with access to boat launches perfect for fishing or crabbing trips!

Things to do in The Villages?
The Villages, Florida is a retirement community located near Ocala offering visitors access to plenty of golf courses, pools, shopping and entertainment venues.

 Selden, NYThe Villages, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock76,415329,725,481
 Median Income$99,455  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock72.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Selden    3 Reviews

MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE THERE HOMES BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF BREAK-INS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY OR AT NIGHT PEOPLE'S HOMES  More

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Over 17 years ago

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Over 19 years ago

Good place to live, but becoming more crowded. Good schools, shopping, cultural resources nearby, outdoor activities, etc. However the cost of living here is  More

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Reviews for The Villages    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The Village’s is a great place to ride your bike with all the many bike trails or golf cart trails to ride on, the problem with this place that ive experienced with this  More

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Over 4 years ago

we were considering the Villages but honestly, not interested in living in a place where people do not support our president, that is  More

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Henry · 
Over 5 years ago

Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 85.0%, which is a bit low compared to 2020. As for the Cons - Violent Crime - This is definitely not true. It might be in  More

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