Median Age
67 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
11%
Over 65
55%
Lady Lake, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,299
Population
17,567
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Enjoy suburban and rural delights near Ocala
Suburban
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Rural
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Peaceful
Lady Lake, Florida, sits at the southern edge of Lake County, where a small-town pace meets steady growth driven by its position along the U.S. Highway 441 and 27 corridors. The town is best known as the home of The Villages, one of the largest planned retirement communities in the country, which has shaped much of the commercial and civic life surrounding the area. That influence brings a well-maintained infrastructure, reliable retail, and a calendar of community events that give Lady Lake a lively yet relaxed atmosphere year-round.
Beyond The Villages footprint, Lady Lake offers a mix of housing options, from single-family rental homes and townhomes to garden-style apartment communities that appeal to a range of renters. Neighborhoods vary from quiet residential streets with mature landscaping to newer developments closer to the commercial corridors. The cost of living runs below the national average, making it an accessible choice compared to many other Florida markets.
Leesburg and Ocala are both within easy driving distance, expanding access to employment, healthcare, and Lake-Sumter State College. Florida's warm climate and the nearby chain of lakes add an outdoor dimension to everyday life, whether that means weekend fishing or simply enjoying the open, sun-filled landscape that defines central Florida living.
Explore the City
Artwork in Lady Lake reflects the town's origins in the 1920s.
Shaded picnic tables line the walking the trails in Lady Lake's Snooky Park.
The Corkscrew winery and brewery, can help you ferment your own products in Lady Lake.
Quaint complex with boutiques, restaurants, performing arts venues & a movie theater.
Catch live entertainment at Spanish Springs near Summerland, Fl.
The Village of Rio Grande is located on the scenic Grass Pond in Lady Lake, FL.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,495
Average: $62,003
Education
4,095
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,333
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lady Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Lady Lake, FL is $653 for a studio, $1,297 for one bedroom, $1,426 for two bedrooms, and $1,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lady Lake has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,297/month
821 Sq Ft
House
$2,071/month
1,336 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lady Lake, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School
Public
Grades PK-5
790 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Griffin State Park
- Seminole State Forest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.