Climate
Sun Lakes has dry, arid weather with high temperatures year round.
Geography
The city features a quiet desert atmosphere about 20 miles from Phoenix.
Cultural Attractions
Sun Lakes is within close proximity to the Superstition Mountains, Tonto National Park, and ruins of Indian civilizations.
Recreation
Each of Sun Lakes’s four neighborhoods has its own golf course and clubhouse.
Economy
Though most Sun Lakes residents are retirees, the nearby communities are a center for high-tech industry.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 16,229
- Population under 55:
- 27.0%
- Population over 55:
- 73.0%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Mesa
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 83°F July High, 19°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $48,074
- Median home price:
- $189,950
- Average property tax:
- $258
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:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 36/2
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 45/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 22
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