City safety & data profile

Sun CityAZ

Sun City, AZ is a 37K-resident city in Maricopa County with a median household income of $54,586.

Maricopa County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sun City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sun City has a population larger than 71% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $280,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

37K
Population
Top 29%
By size
$54,586
Median income
$280,900
Median home
11.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Sun City

Sun City posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Sun City area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Sun City

Where Sun City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,586 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sun City, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Sun City sits inside Maricopa County, Arizona, at roughly 33.60°N, -112.27°W. Population 37,499, $54,586 median household income. Median home value $280,900, median rent $1,569. Poverty rate 11.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sun City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 54.7%, then obesity at 28.1%. 1 hospital in/around Sun City, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sun City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
37,499
Sun City
Median Income
$54,586
-20% vs avg
Median Home Value
$280,900
+23% vs avg
Median Age
72.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Maricopa County) - Sun City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
4.6M+17%
Median Income
$89,300+67%
Median Home Value
$452,800+157%
Poverty Rate
11%-34%
Unemployment
4.5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sun City, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
Poverty Rate
11.2% -21% vs avg
Unemployment 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26%
Work From Home 19%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 89.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
54.7%
Obesity
28.1%
Short Sleep Duration
27.9%
Physical Inactivity
26.5%
Diabetes
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
14.5%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
9.8%
Current Smoking
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.9%
Annual Checkup 87.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.3%
Stroke
7.1%
Binge Drinking
6.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER
SUN CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sun City, AZ? ▼
Sun City, AZ has a population of 37,499 people, located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Sun City? ▼
The median household income in Sun City, AZ is $54,586 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
What is the median home value in Sun City? ▼
The median home value in Sun City, AZ is $280,900. Median rent is $1,569/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sun City? ▼
The top health indicators in Sun City include High Blood Pressure (54.7%), Obesity (28.1%), Short Sleep Duration (27.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sun City? ▼
Sun City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sun City? ▼
The median age in Sun City, AZ is 72.7 years. 26% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sun City, AZ is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. With a population of 37K and a $54,586 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sun City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Sun City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sun City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Sun City against Arizona peers on any ranking lens. Explore Arizona

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Maricopa County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.