Sun City West, AZ
Living in Sun City West
Bikeability14
Walkability2
Commute53
Public Transit2
Affordability78
Public Safety67
Airports76
Hospitals46
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation-252 (2010–19)
76 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years<1%
15 to 34 years1%
35 to 54 years3%
55 to 74 years44%
75 years and over52%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate25%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office40%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$222kMedian Home Value+$6.1k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$191 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199937%
Built 1980 to 198936%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas36%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sun City West
United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54
Property Crime in Sun City West
United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 90 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 85 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sun City West
Excessive Heat19
Inland Flooding88
Tornado6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sun City West, AZ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sun City West, AZ
The Palms Christian School
5 miles, SW
Cross of Glory Lutheran School
6 miles, NE
Montessori Kingdom of Learning
7 miles, SE
Life Development Institute
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sun City West, AZ
Ottawa University-Surprise
3 miles, S
Arizona Christian University
11 miles, E
Arizona State University-West
12 miles, E
Ottawa University-Phoenix
16 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sun City West, AZ
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Banner Boswell Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Arrowhead Hospital
9 miles, E
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sun City West, AZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
26 miles, SE
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
109 miles, N
Tucson International Airport
135 miles, SE