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Lady Lake, Florida Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Lady Lake, Florida at a Glance

Median Home Price
$192,300
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
49.9°F
Cost of Living Index
102.3 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
82 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Lady Lake, Florida, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
102.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$46,694High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Lady Lake's cost of living is 2.299999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$192,300High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,275High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
72.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Lady Lake using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$417

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$468

Median home price used: $192,300

Median rent reference: $1,275 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
53.6 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Lady Lake scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Florida has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.Read more in our detailed Florida tax guide.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
92.5°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
49.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
51.4"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
330 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 330 sunny days a year and an average January low of 49.9°F, Lady Lake offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
98 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
32.1 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
16,047High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
65.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
50.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
15.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
88.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
5.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
1.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Lady Lake

What is the cost of living in Lady Lake, Florida for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 102, roughly 2% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $192,300.

Does Florida tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Florida residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Lady Lake, Florida?

Lady Lake, Florida has January average low around 50°F, July average high around 93°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Lady Lake, Florida?

Lady Lake scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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