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The Villages, FL vs Tavares, FL

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- The median age of a home in The Villages is 86.7% younger than the median age of a home in Tavares.
 The Villages, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age15  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$302,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock83.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.146.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned79.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock16.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented4.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 The Villages, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,530  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,080  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 The Villages, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock10.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 The Villages, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock9.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 The Villages, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200954.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19891.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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Reviews for The Villages    10 Reviews
Skyler · Oxford, FL
Just my experience
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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K · Lady Lake, FL
Not a patriotic place
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 · 
Grun
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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Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews
Thuy · Tavares, FL
comparing cities
Over 11 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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gene · Tavares, FL
quality
Over 15 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Genevieve · Tavares, FL
Too many negatives
Over 19 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

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