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Cost of living in Sun City West summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sun City West. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sun City West is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sun City West is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sun City West is $381,661.
The median income in Sun City West is $63,685.
Sun City West's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sun City West Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sun City West | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 132 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sun City West, AZ Weather
The average high in Sun City West is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sun City West |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sun City West Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sun City West
The current population in Sun City West is 27,425. The population has increased 6.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,425 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 27,003 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 26,639 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 26,354 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 26,043 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 25,544 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 25,444 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 25,085 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 24,899 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 24,338 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 24,066 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 24,774 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 25,314 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 25,421 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 25,796 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sun City West
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Sun City West is:
93.3% White with 25,576 White residents.
1.1% African American with 304 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 70 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 347 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 208 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 363 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 538 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sun City West | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sun City West
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Sun City West is 54.5% female with 14,955 female residents.
Sun City West is 45.5% male with 12,469 male residents.
| Gender | Sun City West | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sun City West for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Sun City West completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Sun City West completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Sun City West completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Sun City West completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Sun City West completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Sun City West completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Sun City West completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sun City West completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sun City West completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sun City West | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sun City West, Arizona
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4.4% of households in Sun City West earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Sun City West earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Sun City West earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Sun City West earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Sun City West earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.4% of households in Sun City West earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Sun City West earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.1% of households in Sun City West earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in Sun City West earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Sun City West earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sun City West | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.4% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
