At a Glance
Median Income
$54,219
$31,582 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
Zillow: $136,877
Violent Crime
341/100K
2,145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
323 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sun City residents earn a median household income of $54,219 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,582. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 210 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sun City is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,877. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Sun City reports 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,145/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Sun City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,219
Per Capita$31,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$229M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$136,877
Housing Units37
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent341/100K
Property2,145/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain27.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,676 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Sun City was founded in 1872.
The median home in Sun City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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