55+ Communities in Greater Orlando
Florida
Theme park capital of the world & centrally located between everything Florida has to offer — Take a look at why retirees are choosing Orlando
About Greater Orlando
Orlando hits a sweet spot for retirees. Florida's no state income tax and the homestead exemption do the obvious heavy lifting on the financial side, but Orlando specifically offers something most other Florida retiree hubs don't: a major international airport that makes family visits simple, a deep healthcare bench (AdventHealth, Orlando Health, Mayo affiliations), and entertainment that goes way beyond the theme parks — Dr. Phillips Center for performing arts, the Magic, a surprisingly strong dining scene, and dozens of lakes within an hour for fishing, boating, and lakefront living.
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The 55+ community options around Orlando are some of the strongest in the country. Del Webb Sunbridge in St. Cloud, Solivita in Poinciana, Trilogy Orlando in Groveland, plus a steady flow of new construction across Lake, Osceola, and Polk counties give buyers real choice on price point, amenities, and vibe. Lake County in particular — Clermont, Minneola, Tavares — blends rolling hills, the Harris Chain of Lakes, and quick access to Orlando without the congestion of being inside the metro itself.
Climate is the obvious draw: warm winters, no snow shoveling, golf and pickleball year-round. The trade-off is summer humidity and hurricane awareness, which most retirees adjust to within a season. What tends to surprise newcomers is how genuinely active the lifestyle becomes once they settle in — clubhouse social calendars that fill up fast, springs and state parks an easy drive away, and both coasts reachable in under 90 minutes for a beach day.
For retirees who want sunshine and tax friendliness plus big-city amenities and easy travel, Orlando is hard to beat.
Browse 47 55+ communities in Greater Orlando
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55+The Villages
The Villages / Ocala
$250K – $1M+
Sunbridge
Greater Orlando
$300K – $1M+
55+Solivita
Greater Orlando
$250K – $700K
Reunion
Greater Orlando
$300K – $1M+
55+Twin Lakes
Greater Orlando
$300K – $700K
55+Del Webb Sunbridge
Greater Orlando
$300K – $650K
Eagle Creek
Greater Orlando
$450K – $1M+
55+The Plantation at Leesburg
The Villages / Ocala
$200K – $500K
Bay Hill
Greater Orlando
$650K – $1M+
55+Trilogy Orlando
Greater Orlando
$350K – $700K
55+Lakes of Mount Dora
The Villages / Ocala
$350K – $700K
55+Kings Ridge
Greater Orlando
$250K – $400K
55+Cresswind at Victoria Gardens
Daytona Beach / Volusia
$250K – $650K
55+Del Webb Minneola
Greater Orlando
$350K – $800K
Bella Collina
Greater Orlando
$400K – $1M+
55+Heritage Hills
Greater Orlando
$300K – $550K
55+Royal Highlands
The Villages / Ocala
$250K – $500K
Esplanade at McKinnon Groves
Greater Orlando
$300K – $850K
55+Cresswind at Lake Harris
The Villages / Ocala
$350K – $750K
55+Legacy of Leesburg
The Villages / Ocala
$250K – $450K
Cresswind DeLand
Daytona Beach / Volusia
$350K – $800K
Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Greater Orlando
$1M+ – $1M+
55+Del Webb Orlando
Lakeland / Polk County
$300K – $500K
55+Pennbrooke Fairways
The Villages / Ocala
$150K – $350K
55+Zellwood Station
Greater Orlando
$100K – $400K
55+Palms at Serenoa
Greater Orlando
$300K – $500K
55+Arlington Ridge
The Villages / Ocala
$250K – $550K
Legends Golf and Country Club
Greater Orlando
$450K – $750K
55+Four Seasons at Orlando
Greater Orlando
$300K – $700K
55+Del Webb Oasis
Greater Orlando
$350K – $950K
Isleworth
Greater Orlando
$1M+ – $1M+
The Country Club of Mount Dora
The Villages / Ocala
$200K – $1M+
55+Esplanade at Highland Ranch
Greater Orlando
$400K – $800K
55+Summit Greens
Greater Orlando
$300K – $550K
55+Royal Harbor
The Villages / Ocala
$250K – $800K
55+Highland Lakes
The Villages / Ocala
$200K – $350K
Deer Island Country Club
The Villages / Ocala
$400K – $1M+
55+Scottish Highlands
The Villages / Ocala
$100K – $250K
55+The Gatherings at Lake Nona
Greater Orlando
$350K – $500K
Green Valley Country Club
Greater Orlando
$200K – $400K
Mission Inn
Greater Orlando
$400K – $900K
Mt. Olive Shores North
Greater Orlando
$300K – $1M+
Waterwood
Greater Orlando
$250K – $450K
The Springs
Greater Orlando
$250K – $550K
Villa Dora
Greater Orlando
$200K – $350K
55+Del Webb Lakehaven
Greater Orlando
$400K – $700K
55+Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge
Greater Orlando
$350K – $500K
Compare 47 communities at a glance
Price, HOA, and the amenities people ask about most. Click a community name to preview.
Pros of retiring here
- No state income tax
- Homestead exemption up to $50,000 off assessed value
- Major international airport — MCO
- Strong healthcare
- Year-round outdoor weather
- Deep 55+ community options
- Theme Park Capital of the World
- Lakes everywhere
- Both coasts reachable
- Springs and state parks nearby
- No estate or inheritance tax at the state level
- Insurance is lower then Florida coast
- Hurricane risk is lower then Florida coast
Things to consider
- Summer heat and humidity
- Hurricanes risk compared nationally
- Homeowners insurance costs compared nationally
- Tourist traffic
- Bugs & gators
- Growth and construction
- National leader in sinkholes and lightning
- Pollen seasons
Cost of Living
Orlando lands roughly 4-9% below the national average overall.
Housing — anywhere from 16% cheaper than the U.S average on home prices to 22% lower than the national average Healthcare — about 18% less than the National Average Transportation — roughly 4% below average Lifestyle/entertainment — about 4-6% below Utilities — close to flat Groceries — about 5% higher in Orlando, FL than in the rest of the country
Retiree Specific No state income tax on Social Security, pensions, IRA/401k withdrawals, or any other retirement income No estate or inheritance tax Homestead exemption + Save Our Homes 3% cap keeps property tax growth predictable once you establish residency
Additional Considerations Homeowners insurance premiums have spiked well above national average. HOA and CDD fees in newer 55+ communities can add up.
Notable places in and around Greater Orlando
12 signature destinations within 75 miles