At a Glance
Median Income
$63,792
$51,788 per capita
Home Value
$350,500
Zillow: $379,370
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
3,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Sun City West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sun City West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun City West a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sun City West residents earn a median household income of $63,792 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,788. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 West is $350,500 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,370. Median rent is $1,658/month, with 43.8% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Sun City West 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
35.3% of adults in Sun City West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun City West 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
Population27,003
Median Age74.9 yrs
Density2,263/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,792
Per Capita$51,788
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$350,500
Rent$1,658
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$379,370
Housing Units19,224
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property3,047/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,251 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Sun City West was built in 1990.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
25.9% 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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