Sun City
City in Arizona, United States
Overview
Sun City, Arizona is a renowned active adult retirement community located northwest of Phoenix. It boasts an easygoing pace, an abundance of golf courses, and resort-style amenities that attract residents and visitors seeking relaxation and recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arizona
Population
37
Time Zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.60°, -112.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,447
Local Cost
$1,700
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
33.5°C
Winter Avg
12.1°C
Record High
49.4°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
193 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
19
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
75.0
Airport
LUF
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.