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Retirement community in Sugarmill Woods, Florida

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Sugarmill Woods, Florida Retirement Guide

established retirement community
54

Retirement Score

Sugarmill Woods, Florida at a Glance

Median Home Price
$259,800
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)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
54 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Sugarmill Woods, 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)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$66,824High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Sugarmill Woods'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
$259,800High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,065High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
95.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

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

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$563

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$632

Median home price used: $259,800

Median rent reference: $1,065 / 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)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
39.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Sugarmill Woods scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 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
90°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
49.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
55.7"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
328 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 328 sunny days a year and an average January low of 49.9°F, Sugarmill Woods offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

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

Walkability

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

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
10,821High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
64.8High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
49.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
16.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
87.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
0.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
1.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Sugarmill Woods

Is Sugarmill Woods, Florida a good place to retire?▾

Sugarmill Woods, Florida is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Sugarmill Woods, Florida for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 102, roughly 2% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $259,800.

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 Sugarmill Woods, Florida?▾

Sugarmill Woods, Florida has January average low around 50°F, July average high around 90°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Sugarmill Woods, Florida?▾

Sugarmill Woods scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited 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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