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Living in Sun City West
Located in Central Arizona, Sun City West 55+ community is a popular golf community perfect for retirees who enjoy being active. There are many entertainment and recreation…
Located in Central Arizona, Sun City West 55+ community is a popular golf community perfect for retirees who enjoy being active. There are many entertainment and recreation options available to residents including live shows, over 100 social clubs, and close proximity to the capital city of Phoenix.
Climate & Geography
Sun City West has a hot desert climate, weather is typically very dry with year round warm to hot temperatures. Temperatures during the summer can rise as high as the triple digits. There is little seasonal variation except for the monsoon season in the summer, during which there is sparse rainfall. On average, residents of Sun City West experience about 10 inches of rainfall, and nearly 300 sunny days per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are four recreational centers available to Sun City West residents and guests. These centers are equipped with pools, athletic courts, fitness centers, and more. In the community, there are seven golf courses for active adults to choose from, including four regulation-length courses and three executive-length courses.
There are 24 trails for hiking, walking, and other activities near Sun City West. The trails range in length from 0.2 to 11.6 miles.
Live entertainment such as musicals, shows, and dance performances can be found at the Stardust Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theater, or West Valley Symphony.
Located less than an hour from Phoenix, Sun City West residents have many options for additional recreation such as visiting the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, or hiking through the many natural trails.
Cost of Living & Taxes
There is a slightly higher cost of living in Sun City West than the state and national average. The high cost of homes and housing is the main factor for the cost of living difference, while groceries and health care are below the averages. There is a 6.3 percent sales tax in the city.
However budget conscious residents in Sun City West 55+ communities will be happy to know that in Arizona, Social Security benefits are not taxed and up to $2,500 total of military, civil-service, and state and local government pensions are exempt. The income tax ranges from 2.59 percent to 4.54 percent.
Health Care
Banner Boswell Medical Center, located nearby, ranks as the No. 2 medical center in Phoenix as well as statewide. The medical center is highly rated for nine procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report..
Additionally, U.S. News & World Report highly rates Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center for four procedures and conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, hip replacements, and knee replacements. Moreover, the medical center holds the No. 6 spot in Phoenix and No. 8 in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City West, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City West has 1650 homes, the largest has 16900 homes, and the average communities consists of 9275 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Sun City West. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Corte Bella is a gated communities with 1650 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City West stay on the market for around 369 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $474,598, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Corte Bella average around $576,215, while homes in Sun City West average around $372,981.
79 communities near Sun City West
2,502 homes near Sun City West
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,347 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,437 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,649 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,730 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,039 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,116 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,635 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,326 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,738 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,068 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,318 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,585 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,663 sq ft
|Gemini/Twin Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,750 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,750 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,321 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,112 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,343 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,125 sq ft
|Gemini/Twin Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,513 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,542 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,950 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,681 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,516 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,948 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,872 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,127 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,258 sq ft
|Mobile Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,482 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,931 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,025 sq ft
|Ranch
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,702 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,207 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,121 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,948 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,669 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,991 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City West, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City West has 1650 homes, the largest has 16900 homes, and the average communities consists of 9275 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Sun City West. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Corte Bella is a gated communities with 1650 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City West stay on the market for around 369 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $474,598, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Corte Bella average around $576,215, while homes in Sun City West average around $372,981.
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