Sun City SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Sun City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sun City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sun City is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sun City is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sun City is $301,696.
The median income in Sun City is $54,586.
Sun City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sun City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sun City | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sun City, AZ Weather
The average high in Sun City 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 |
|---|---|
| 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)
Rankings & Articles For Sun City
Locations Around Sun City
Map Of Sun City, AZ
Best Places Around Sun City
Sun City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sun City
The current population in Sun City is 37,486. The population has decreased 2.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,486 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 38,018 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 37,748 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 37,693 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 38,888 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 38,877 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 39,348 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 39,000 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 39,363 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 39,111 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 38,622 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 38,115 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 37,841 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 38,329 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 38,339 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sun City
See the full breakdown
Sun City is:
88.1% White with 33,021 White residents.
1.5% African American with 544 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 341 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 63 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 85 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 882 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 2,465 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sun City | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sun City
See the full breakdown
Sun City is 57.0% female with 21,383 female residents.
Sun City is 43.0% male with 16,102 male residents.
| Gender | Sun City | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sun City for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
0.0% of adults in Sun City completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Sun City completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Sun City completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Sun City completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Sun City completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Sun City completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Sun City completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sun City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sun City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sun City | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 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, Arizona
See the full breakdown
7.0% of households in Sun City earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Sun City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Sun City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Sun City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.3% of households in Sun City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.8% of households in Sun City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Sun City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in Sun City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Sun City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Sun City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sun City | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.8% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
