Gated communities today offer more than security. "Florida is kind of the land of gated communities," Lindsey Tronolone, a realtor at The Jupiter Group, told CNBC. People aren't just buying homes — ...

American gated communities have evolved to fit a variety of budgets, lifestyles and needs. They aren't just a haven for retirees or the ultra-wealthy, although those communities are still prevalent.

According to Parametric Architecture, around nine million people in the United States live in an estimated 20,000 gated residential communities. CNBC says Florida and California are especially popular ...

Florida's gated communities are booming — not just among retirees, but with families and young professionals too. Despite high homeowners association fees, club memberships and real estate prices that ...