At a Glance
Median Income
$52,111
$40,593 per capita
Home Value
$259,800
Zillow: $299,822
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
46.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
3,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 1.0% (72% below 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 $299,822. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sun City reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,047/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population38,018
Median Age72.5 yrs
Density2,636/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,111
Per Capita$40,593
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$259,800
Rent$1,457
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$299,822
Housing Units27,102
Rent Burden46.1%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property3,047/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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