The Village of Gilchrist is part of a large age-restricted community where people live in different types of homes like single-family houses, townhomes, patio villas, courtyard villas, ranch-style homes, and designer homes, and you'll also find center islands in kitchens, garages, and air conditioning in many homes, with some homes for sale even offering virtual tours so you can see inside before deciding. Residents get to use a variety of amenities, and they can go to the Pimlico Recreation Center, which has a pool, activities, and a dance studio, plus there are parks, dog parks, nature trails, and golf cart paths over 90 miles long that make it pretty easy to get around the neighborhood. The Village of Gilchrist gives people access to shopping and dining, like Lake Sumter Landing about four miles away, and stores such as Marshalls, Bealls, and Walmart sit close by along commercial routes, so most things you need are a short drive or cart ride away.
There are sports leagues, including softball, and programs like Camp Villages, S.T.A.R., Senior Games, Running of the Squares, Championship Softball, and Fit Club, so you can stay active, or join social clubs for fiction books, pickleball, or quilting if that's more your speed, and the community has town pubs for live entertainment. Safety is something they pay attention to here, with violent crime rates being lower than the national average, and there's community watch programs along with customer service to help residents, not to mention ID card services and bulletin boards to keep everyone updated. Public safety, emergency management, and utility services are available, including water, sanitation, irrigation schedules, and bulk pick-up for trash, and RV storage facilities are on hand too.
Residents can join in on fishing, outdoor excursions, and enrichment classes through The Enrichment Academy, while moving and storage services are offered for those who need them, and the community has programs like adopt-a-bench and resident academies for getting people connected and learning about where they live. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment sits at $1,550, which is lower than the national and state average, but home values average $409,300, which is higher. The total population is close to 79,100 people spread across around 78 villages, with that number expected to grow, managed under 15 Community Development Districts and the Lady Lake/Lake County district, each with its own boundaries and services, including infrastructure maintenance, recreation centers, and amenities.
There are championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez, and every golf course has trail fees, along with regular maintenance, while district property management and sanitation pickup keep the place running. Though there are many care options and community programs, there isn't much public detail about specific care types or names in The Village of Gilchrist, but you'll find services focused on comfort, convenience, and activities that fit a wide range of needs and lifestyles, with community standards and engagement woven throughout daily life.
