At a Glance
Median Income
$50,833
$36,313 per capita
Home Value
$134,200
Zillow: $208,501
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.9% smoking rate
How Sunsites Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunsites's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunsites a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunsites residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,604 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunsites is $134,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,501. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 24.6% 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 1974.
Education
31.3% of adults in Sunsites hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunsites has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population660
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans21.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$36,313
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$1,053
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$208,501
Housing Units498
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,334 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunsites was built in 1974.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.