Senior Living Apartments in Sun City, AZ

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Sun City, AZ

Originally designed in 1960 as a seniors-only suburb, Sun City has continued to thrive as an oasis for active retirees to spend their golden years. Residents have all conveniences and necessities immediately available to them within Sun City’s limits, such as unique shopping and dining, healthcare facilities, community parks, and more.

In Sun City, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Sun City, AZ

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $700 in the state of Arizona. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Sun City, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Sun City, AZ

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Sun City are rated 43 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
57	70	55	54	57	46

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$44,420 per year	$36,161 per year	$37,220 per year	$29,035 per year	$41,529 per year	$882 per year	$757 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Sun City include:

Banner Boswell Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 520+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 390+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Sun City’s climate is classified as a hot desert, meaning hot, dry summers and mild winters with very little precipitation throughout the year. The average humidity level is 31%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 44%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
55°F	68°F	41°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
94°F	108°F	79°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 161

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 9″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
76	75.9%	40,073	2,785 per square mile	1.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	1.0%	2.9%	4.2%	<0.1%	0.5%	92.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Glendale: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 62/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Maricopa County

Democratic	Republican	Other
45.7%	49.1%	5.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Sun City include:

• West Valley Art Museum
• Del Webb Sun Cities Museum

Outdoor attractions in Sun City:

• Rio Vista Community Park, Surprise Community Park, Pioneer Community Park
• White Tank Mountain Regional Park
• Garden Club of Sun City
• Wildlife World Zoo

Sun City’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Ghostlight Theatre
• Sun City Arts and Crafts Festival
• Sun City Promenade, Sun Shadow Square Plaza, Thunderbird Plaza Shopping Center

Transportation

Sun Cities Area Transit operates bus routes throughout the city and offers wheelchair-friendly transportation for residents. Ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Sun City.