Senior Living Apartments in Sun City West, AZ

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Sun City West, AZ

This expansive master planned community in Arizon’s Maricopa County is known for its seven golf courses, nationally ranked medical care, and “everything under the sun” as residents boast. Sun City West has been called one of the premier active adult communities and is consistently ranked as one of the top 55+ lifestyle communities in the country.

In Sun City West, 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 West, 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 West, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Sun City West, AZ

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Sun City West are rated 39 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated much lower than 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	Groceries	Clothing
61	75	61	57	61	49

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
$53,020 per year	$43,876 per year	$44,924 per year	$36,276 per year	$43,602 per year	$1,551 per year	$757 per month

Local Hospitals

The main hospital that services Sun City West is:

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 390+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, Level III trauma center

Weather and Climate

Sun City West’s climate is classified as hot desert climate, which means the city experiences hot summers, mild winters, and low amounts of precipitation throughout the year. The average humidity level is 35%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 51%.

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: 160

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
79.1	84.1%	25,231	2,324.2 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%	0.6%	0.9%	1.2%	<0.1%	0.7%	96.6%

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

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Phoenix: 28/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Maricopa County

Democratic	Republican	Other
50.3%	48.1%	1.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Known for its recreational activities and lifestyle amenities, Sun City West is a large master planned community for residents 55 and above in Arizona’s Maricopa County. Community members enjoy access to seven golf courses, four recreation centers, more than 100 chartered clubs, and numerous other amenities.

Transportation

Transportation is provided by Sun Cities Area Transit System (SCAT) Dial-A-Ride. SCAT connects Sun City West with Sun City and Youngtown and offers fully equipped paratransit services.