With the announcement that Leisure World of Maryland in Silver Springs as the best value 55+ community, 55 Places wants to explore just what makes the community such a good deal. Besides affordable homes, several clubhouses, and an almost endless list of activities, Leisure World of Maryland is surrounded by many world-class attractions.

55places.com's 25 Best Value Active Adult Communities of 2018 list is out and Leisure World of Maryland rose above the rest to be named the No.1 value community in the country. There are so many reasons as to why it was chosen, so let's take a closer look to determine why this gated 55+ community in Silver Spring, Maryland gives its residents the most value for their money.

Taking into account home prices, HOA fees, amenities, lifestyle opportunities, financial requirements, and more, 55places.com is proud to announce its list of the 25 Best Value Active Adult Communities for 2018. Communities from 15 states made the list but only one of them could be the No. 1 value community in the country.