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Day-to-day life in Sun City West, AZ

We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,658 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Dominic C.
I've lived in Highland for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- The traffic scene is pretty good

The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Far from beaches/mountains

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Nova B.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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