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Living in Sun City
Sun City, a planned community, was built with active adults in mind. Additionally, it sits in an unincorporated part of Maricopa County 16 miles northwest from Phoenix. Sun City…
Sun City, a planned community, was built with active adults in mind. Additionally, it sits in an unincorporated part of Maricopa County 16 miles northwest from Phoenix. Sun City is an age restricted community therefore at least one resident in the household must be 55 or older and furthermore no one under 19 can be a resident.
Climate
In the Sun City area, approximately 9 inches of rain falls annually, with most of the rainfall occurring in July. Moreover, average winter temperatures range from 46° to 62°. In contrast, 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. For instance, residents can enjoy art performances at Arizona Broadway Theatre or Stage Left Productions. Other popular activities include:
Outdoor Activities
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- Litchfield Park
- Palmbrook Country Club
- Sun City Country Club
- Sun City Lakes East & West Golf Courses
- Willow Creek Golf Course
Other Activities
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- 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., clearly driven by housing costs, which are 17% lower than the national average. Additionally, there is no city sales tax, meaning residents only pay the 5.6% state and 0.7% Maricopa County sales taxes. In addition Sun City’s property taxes are low and home prices are below national average which undoubtedly 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. Healthgrades has awarded the hospital the Patient Safety Excellence Award, and additionally U.S. News & Reports rates it as highly performing in treating certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is a 404 bed Level III trauma center. U.S. News & Reports highly rates Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center as performing well in treating heart failure, nephrology, and stroke care, as well orthopedic care such as joint replacement.
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, an acute care 270 bed Level I trauma center, ranks #4 in the Phoenix area and #5 in Arizona. Additionally, the Society of Cardiovascular Care and the American Heart Association, as well as DNV Healthcare, have accredited Abrazo Arrowhead Campus as a chest pain center and primary stroke center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City has 140 homes, the largest has 28257 homes, and the average communities consists of 14198 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Sun City.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City stay on the market for around 229 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $376,125, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at The Manor average around $472,153, while homes in Sun City average around $280,097.
77 communities near Sun City
2,985 homes near Sun City
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,288 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,935 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,415 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,550 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,997 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,414 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,261 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,331 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,819 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,827 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,282 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,246 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,034 sq ft
|Apartment
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,687 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,687 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,165 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,635 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,485 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,485 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,116 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,079 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,035 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,635 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,881 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|729 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,938 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,258 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,308 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,904 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,713 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,981 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|892 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,982 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,604 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,315 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City has 140 homes, the largest has 28257 homes, and the average communities consists of 14198 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Sun City.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City stay on the market for around 229 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $376,125, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at The Manor average around $472,153, while homes in Sun City average around $280,097.
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