Sun City Center, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hillsborough County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
31,801 Population 2,018/sq mi density
$71,012 Median Income $45,828 per capita
$281,900 Home Value $270,078 Zillow
$1,884 Median Rent 48.8% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,012 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$281,900 home value, $1,884/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun City Center, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,012
6% below
$45,828 per capita
Home Value
$281,900
0% below
Zillow: $270,078
Median Rent
$1,884/mo
62% above
48.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
9% above
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Sun City Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
100%
Rent
162%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun City Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sun City Center residents earn a median household income of $71,012 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,828. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sun City Center is $281,900 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,078. Median rent is $1,884/month, with 48.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

36.7% of adults in Sun City Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sun City Center has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,801
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density2,018/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,012
Per Capita$45,828
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A
Home Value$281,900
Rent$1,884
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$270,078
Housing Units17,647
Rent Burden48.8%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation49 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Sun City Center was built in 1995.
30.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.