Sun City, AZ Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,995 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2878.2 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.03% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 71.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,672 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sun City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,161 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.87% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $279,163 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,479 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.7 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Sun City has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.76 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Sun City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.2% | 19.5% | 19.0% |