Sun City, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
38,018 Population 2,636/sq mi density
$52,111 Median Income $40,593 per capita
$259,800 Home Value $295,804 Zillow
$1,457 Median Rent 46.1% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,111 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$259,800 home value, $1,457/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun City, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,111
31% below
$40,593 per capita
Home Value
$259,800
8% below
Zillow: $295,804
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
25% above
46.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Sun City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sun City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
92%
Rent
125%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sun City residents earn a median household income of $52,111 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,593. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sun City is $259,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,804. Median rent is $1,457/month, with 46.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

25.6% of adults in Sun City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sun City has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.

Data Overview

People

Population38,018
Median Age72.5 yrs
Density2,636/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans17.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,111
Per Capita$40,593
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420

Housing

B+
Home Value$259,800
Rent$1,457
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$295,804
Housing Units27,102
Rent Burden46.1%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,525/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,168 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries65

Did You Know?

The median home in Sun City was built in 1973.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.