Sun City 55+ Retirement Communities

Sun City is a planned community that was built with active adults in mind. It sits in an unincorporated part of Maricopa County 16 miles northwest from Phoenix. Sun City is a master planned age restricted community, at least one resident in the household must be 55 or older and no one under 19 can be a resident.

Climate

The Sun City area sees about 9 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of July. Average winter temperatures range from 46° to 62°. Summer in Sun City is very hot with summer temperatures averaging between 82° and 102° with 26% humidity.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in Sun City and the Maricopa County area, including:

Art & Performances

• • Arizona Broadway Theatre
  • Stage Left Productions

Outdoor Activities

• • Litchfield Park
  • Palmbrook Country Club
  • Sun City Country Club
  • Sun City Lakes East & West Golf Courses
  • Willow Creek Golf Course

Other Activities

• • Desert Diamond Casino
  • Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

Cost of Living & Taxes

Sun City’s cost of living is lower than much of the U.S., primarily driven by housing which is 17% lower than the national average. There is no city sales tax which means residents only pay the 5.6% state and 0.7% Maricopa County sales taxes. Sun City’s property taxes are low and home prices are below national average which makes Sun City an ideal place for active adults to retire.

Health Care

Banner Boswell Medical Center is a 501 bed general hospital that specializes in geriatric care. The hospital has received the Patience Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades and is rated by U.S. News & Reports as high performing in the treatment of certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is a 404 bed Level III trauma center that is highly rated by U.S. News & Reports as high performing in treatment of heart failure, nephrology, stroke care, and joint replacement.

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale is an acute care, Level I trauma center. The 270 bed hospital is regionally ranked #4 in the Phoenix area and #5 in Arizona. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has received accreditation as a chest pain center by the Society of Cardiovascular Care and as a primary stroke center by the American Heart Association and DNV Healthcare.