Sun City, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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 in Sun City grew by 17.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 40,600 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
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% |
The median household income in Sun City is about 32% lower than in Arizona.
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% |
The median home price in Sun City is about 15.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,479 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sun City spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.5 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,616 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,108 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,078 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sun City is about the same as in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sun City, Arizona.
What is the population of Sun City, Arizona?
The population of Sun City, Arizona is 41,995, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sun City, Arizona?
The population density of Sun City, Arizona is 2878.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sun City, Arizona?
The median household income in Sun City, Arizona is $52,161, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sun City, Arizona?
The median home price in Sun City, Arizona is $279,163, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sun City, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Sun City, Arizona is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.