Climate
Sun City experiences warm weather year round, with hot, dry summers.
Geography
The city is located in Peoria, just west of Phoenix.
Cultural Attractions
Sun City’s houses are fixed around a shopping center with a supermarket, drugstore, variety store, and service station. The Theatre Works brings a bit of drama to the city, and the Sun Cities Chamber Music Society has a six-concert series November through April.
Recreation
The city features eight of its own golf courses with several well-organized recreation centers.
Fun Fact
As soon as you move in, a city social director will arrange a golfing excursion or arts and crafts lesson with your neighbors.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 39,958
- Population under 55:
- 21.4%
- Population over 55:
- 78.6%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Phoenix
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 100°F July High, 35°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $32,864
- Median home price:
- $93,000
- Average property tax:
- $102
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.3%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 9
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 9
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 37/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 45/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 628
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