Living in Sun City West, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sun City West · Census data 2020–2024
Sun City West has 27,425 residents with a median age of 74.8. The median household income is $63,685 (20% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $377,800, the median rent is $1,672/month.
Sun City West at a glance
- Population
- 27,425
- Median age
- 74.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,685State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $377,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,672/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Sun City West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sun City West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sun City West the median home value is $377,800, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,672 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,441 a month in housing costs.
Sun City West median household income
The median household income in Sun City West is $63,685 and the income per person is $52,476. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Sun City West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,120
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.65
Sun City West demographics
- Population
- 27,425
- Median age
- 74.8
- Under 18
- 0.3%
- 65 and older
- 85%
- Households
- 16,333
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 19.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sun City West ›
Education in Sun City West
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Sun City West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sun City West
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Sun City West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City West | 27,425 | $63,685 | $377,800 | $1,672 |
| Surprise | 154,948 | $96,711 | $435,100 | $2,033 |
| Sun City | 37,486 | $54,586 | $280,900 | $1,569 |
| El Mirage | 36,088 | $78,050 | $321,900 | $1,806 |
| Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $320,000 | $1,157 |
| Peoria | 196,906 | $95,815 | $463,600 | $1,843 |
| Citrus Park | 5,115 | $141,026 | $722,500 | $2,863 |
| Litchfield Park | 6,916 | $126,250 | $577,000 | $1,922 |
| Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $387,500 | $1,528 |
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What is the median household income in Sun City West, AZ?
The median household income in Sun City West is $63,685, 20% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sun City West?
The median home value in Sun City West is $377,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Sun City West?
The median gross rent in Sun City West is $1,672 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is Sun City West, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Sun City West?
The median age in Sun City West is 74.8 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Sun City West?
The average commute to work in Sun City West is 22 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sun City West?
The unemployment rate in Sun City West is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sun City West?
34.7% of adults in Sun City West have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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