Sun City West, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
27,003 Population 2,263/sq mi density
$63,792 Median Income $51,788 per capita
$350,500 Home Value $374,810 Zillow
$1,658 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,792 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$350,500 home value, $1,658/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun City West, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,792
15% below
$51,788 per capita
Home Value
$350,500
24% above
Zillow: $374,810
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
43% above
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
5% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
124%
Rent
143%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun City West a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 4.1% (14% above 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 $374,810. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.

Data Overview

People

Population27,003
Median Age74.9 yrs
Density2,263/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans21.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,792
Per Capita$51,788
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420

Housing

B+
Home Value$350,500
Rent$1,658
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$374,810
Housing Units19,224
Rent Burden43.8%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,525/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
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.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
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.