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 ...

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.

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Montgomery County is grappling with a decision on whether to let county law enforcement write traffic tickets in a gated community. After a child was hit by a car running a stop sign in the Legends ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aerial view of gated community with golf course and palm trees and lake. According to Parametric Architecture, around nine million ...