1. Gated communities offer added security. Easily the most obvious benefit of living in a gated community is the sense of security and safety that it provides. Gated communities have lower crime rates than non-gated communities, and it is not just the gates at the front entrance that serve to deter criminals. Gated communities often have video surveillance as well, in addition to sometimes being manually monitored with security guards during after hours.
2. Gated communities offer better privacy. If you hate random solicitors and salespeople coming to your door in the afternoons, you are certainly not alone. The only people coming and going out of gated communities are guests of residents or residents themselves, so you don’t have to worry about strange people in your neighborhood. Furthermore, gated communities are usually surrounded on all sides by either walls, gates, or dense foliage, further adding to a sense of seclusion and privacy.
3. Gated communities offer peace and quiet. Living in a gated community means no thru-traffic and a quieter environment for everyone within its gates. Strategic landscaping usually also means that your neighborhood is kept completely separate from any adjacent neighborhoods, further adding to the quiet you will experience with your community’s gates. Add to this the fact that most gated communities are designed with the family lifestyle in mind, and you’ll never have to worry about loud music or all night parties the way you might with a home close to a campus or downtown.
4. Gated communities offer exclusivity. While exclusivity won’t necessarily appeal to everyone, there are those who will decide on a gated community to live in based strictly on its brand and what that brand represents. This is especially true for communities that have long waiting lists to get into – a home in one of these communities can truly be a sign that you have “made it.” And, if your desired community offers something special to residents only, such as an exclusive membership to the onsite golf course or country club, then it will only add to that particular community’s appeal.
5. Gated communities offer a higher standard of home quality. The houses that are found within gated communities are often held to a strict set of rules and regulations when it comes to their appearance and maintenance. Not only does this keep the entire neighborhood looking its best at all times, but it ensures that property values remain high and consistent throughout the community as well. Furthermore, because the grounds of gated communities are maintained by the community’s homeowner’s association, you can rest assured knowing that your surroundings will also stay lush and pristine.
6. Gated communities offer a sense of community. While this can be said of even non-gated communities, there is something about gated communities that offer a strong sense of belonging. Perhaps it’s the idea of exclusivity, of feeling like you are surrounded by people who share your dreams and lifestyle. While it’ll always depend on the specific neighbors that you end up being near, gated communities are an excellent way to make friends share activities with those close to you in proximity.
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