Sun City West, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
27,003 332.4M (US)
Median Age
74.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,346 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Maricopa County
5
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area
5
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Maricopa County
6
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area
6
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 54
Feb 1 0 56
Mar 1 0 62
Apr 0 0 69
May 0 0 78
Jun 0 0 87
Jul 1 0 91
Aug 1 0 90
Sep 1 0 85
Oct 1 0 74
Nov 1 0 60
Dec 1 0 53

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, AZ State Senate District 28, AZ State House District 28, AZ
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Schools

Kingswood Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Arizona Charter Academy
3 miles, S • 2.8 star
Parkview Elementary
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Arizona Christian University
11 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Banner Boswell Medical Center
6 miles, S • 5 star
Arrowhead Hospital
9 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
109 miles, NE • 1 star
Tucson International Airport
135 miles, S • 2.3 star
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