Median Age
76 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 39% of Residents
Under 20
1%
Over 65
86%
Sun City West
Sun City West, AZ Area Guide
Retire to this fine golfing community near Phoenix
Suburban
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Quiet
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Laidback
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Welcoming
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Active
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Convenient
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Close-Knit
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Located along the Agua Fria River, about 20 miles northwest of Downtown Phoenix, Sun City West is known as America’s Finest Golf Retirement Community with seven golf courses to choose from. Active adults ages 55 and over find a wealth of additional recreational opportunities in Sun City West, from swimming to bowling and everything in between.
Sun City West boasts more than 100 chartered clubs and interest groups to bond individuals with similar interests and create a strong sense of community. Sun City West also sponsors an array of exciting events like organized trips to nearby attractions, parties, fitness classes, and continuing education classes. Convenient access to S.R. 303 and U.S. 60 makes getting around from Sun City West simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,464
Average: $78,102
Education
11,085
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,185
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sun City West has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Challenger Space Center
- Wildlife World Zoo
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.