At a Glance
Median Income
$63,545
$53,743 per capita
Home Value
$425,500
Zillow: $521,806
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
47.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
2,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Sun Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sun Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sun Lakes residents earn a median household income of $63,545 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,743. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sun Lakes is $425,500 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,806. Median rent is $1,875/month, with 47.0% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Sun Lakes reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,236/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Sun Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun Lakes has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population14,079
Median Age73.4 yrs
Density2,617/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,545
Per Capita$53,743
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
C+
Home Value$425,500
Rent$1,875
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$521,806
Housing Units10,235
Rent Burden47.0%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property2,236/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,190 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations90
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Sun Lakes was built in 1991.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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