Median Age
74 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 35% of Residents
Under 20
2%
Over 65
78%
Sun City
Sun City, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,441
Population
43,881
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Have some fun in Sun City
Retirement
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Golfing
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Events
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Activities
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Riverfront
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Wedged between the Agua Fria River and the New River, Sun City is a large CDP -- it is also a retirement community for those over 55. Sun City features a series of cozy neighborhoods broken up by golf courses. Conveniently located for commuters, Grand Avenue leads from Sun City to Peoria (one mile southeast), Glendale (five miles southeast), and Phoenix (14 miles southeast).
Sun City residents enjoy golfing, fishing, and gambling at the nearby Desert Diamond Casino. The town is also near Luke Air Force Base, Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, Castles-n-Coasters, and Arrowhead Towne Center Mall. For shopping closer to home, Grand Avenue is lined with grocery stores, shops, and restaurants. The Banner Boswell Medical Center is located off Thunderbird Boulevard.
With a strong sense of community, Sun City residents enjoy a variety of parks, hiking trails, community centers, and an amphitheater. The community hosts several events, including concerts, art festivals, and other events. Sun City is home to about 120 special-interest clubs so residents can explore their interests and hobbies.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,571
Average: $60,915
Education
12,238
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,483
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sun City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sun City, AZ is $1,435 for one bedroom, $1,644 for two bedrooms, and $2,342 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sun City has decreased by -9.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,435/month
680 Sq Ft
House
$2,124/month
1,544 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,207/month
636 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sun City, AZ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
792 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
792 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Challenger Space Center
- Acoma Park
- Conocido Park
- Deem Hills Recreation Area
- Wildlife World Zoo
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.