Harbor Hills vs The Villages
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-24.
| Metric | Harbor Hills | The Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $544K | $320K |
| Price per sq ft | $210 | $202 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | 82 days |
| Months of supply | 4.3 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 56 | 158 |
The verdict
Harbor Hills carries the higher median price — about 70% above The Villages. Homes in The Villages sell faster (82 days on market vs 83). The Villages is the tighter market on inventory (3.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Harbor Hills | The Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Lady Lake | The Villages |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 44 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 51 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Harbor Hills | The Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 48 |
| Under contract | 12 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $240K to $800K | $150K to $1.5M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence, Villa | Condominium, Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Harbor Hills homes for sale · The Villages homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Harbor Hills | The Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 783 | 915 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 2004) | 1984–2024 (median 1990) |
| Typical living area | 2,241 sq ft | 1,309 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 28 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Harbor Hills | The Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Villages Elem Of Lady Lake |
| Middle | not reported | Oak Park Middle |
| High school | not reported | Leesburg High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Villages is the lower entry point (median $320K vs $544K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Harbor Hills; The Villages trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Villages (82 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Harbor Hills more expensive than The Villages?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Harbor Hills is $544,000 versus $320,000 in The Villages, about 70% higher.
Which has newer homes, Harbor Hills or The Villages?
Harbor Hills: its homes were built 1900–2024 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1990 in The Villages (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Harbor Hills. The typical home there is 2,241 sq ft of living area, versus 1,309 sq ft in The Villages.
Go deeper on each: Harbor Hills homes, photos & schools · The Villages homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.