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55places.com Names The 100 Most Popular Active Adult Communities for 2017


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Every year, 55places.com unveils its list of the 100 most popular active adult communities across the U.S. These 55+ communities earned their spot on this prestigious list based on the number of unique pageviews from visitors on each community’s page on 55places.com over the last calendar year. Read about the top communities that made the list followed by a list of communities rounding out the top 100 here.

The Villages, FL

For the fifth year in a row, The Villages takes the number one spot on the list of most popular active adult communities, which should come as no surprise considering this massive 56,000-home development offers 48 recreation centers, 35 golf courses, more than 50 swimming pools, as well as on-site restaurants, banks, retail shops, and town centers. The Villages continues to be the largest 55+ community in the world, encompassing three zip codes, three counties, and over 20,000 acres of land. With numerous amenities and endless opportunities for social recreation, The Villages is a distinct active adult development that truly has everything retirees could want or need.

On Top of the World – Ocala, FL

On Top of the World is another massive 55+ community. This Central Florida community will offer 10,000 homes upon completion and currently features an impressive collection of home designs as well as world-class amenities. Since opening in 1991, On Top of the World has organized over 200 clubs and special interest groups that cater to nearly every interest and features several clubhouses and numerous outdoor recreational facilities that enhance the active adult lifestyle within an attractive setting.

Sun City Hilton Head – Bluffton, SC

Del Webb’s age-restricted community offers world-class amenities and quality built homes that combine Southern charm with a resort-style environment. The community boasts more than 8,000 homes, making it the largest active adult community in South Carolina, and also provides a 45-acre town center and amenity complex. Ideally situated just 13 miles west of the popular Hilton Head Island, Sun City Hilton Head is a prime retirement destination for retirees looking for a beautiful semi-tropical, low country vibe in South Carolina.

Sun City Center, FL

Since opening in 1961, Sun City Center in the Tampa Bay Area has remained a popular active adult community. It offers retirees a robust line-up of resort-style amenities and social activities as well as a variety of new and resale homes that will meet almost anyone’s style, taste, and budget. Today, more than 11,000 residents call Sun City Center home and the community will have more than 9,000 homes at build out. This self-contained community provides residents with on-site conveniences such as retail shops, grocery stores, worship centers, and a hospital. Sun City Center’s golf cart friendly streets also make it easy for homeowners to get around the development easily.

Holiday City at Berkeley – Toms River, NJ

Making a second appearance on the top ten list since first appearing last year, Holiday City at Berkeley is the most popular community in New Jersey. It hosts more than 10,000 homes and provides retirees with an enviable line-up of amenities that keep them socially engaged and physically active throughout the year. Holiday City at Berkeley is the largest 55+ community in New Jersey and is made up of distinct neighborhoods within the development. Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle as well as six clubhouses and a long list of activities for an exciting active adult environment.

You can view the rest of the list here.

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