Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town in Maricopa County.

Sun City is alive and this golden treasure of retirement city continues to thrive! Sun City was built by the Del Webb Corp., it remains the champ of retirement areas and it is still the largest retirement community in this or any other nation.

It got its start in January 1960 when it opened its doors to the tens of scores who found they could afford what Sun City had.  This place is grand, it is famous all over the world for its active-adult entertainment and retirement lifestyle and it’s fair to say that they raised the bar as the standard for other retirement communities who would flock to the area with their offerings. 

Sun City is all by itself, a little self-contained world with its own shopping centers and restaurants offering you a wide variety of stores and services.  And best of all, you don’t have to deal with all the “hustle and bustle” of life on the outside  Security, street repair, zoning protection and many other key community services are provided publicly by Maricopa County since this community is actually unincorporated at present and relies upon the county essential guidance and services.

Sun City offers eleven golf courses, including three country clubs, and seven recreation centers in Sun City bless this retirement haven with swimming, tennis, bowling and countless other activities.  Believe it or not there is some water that can be found in what is naturally an arid desert climate! The Lakeview Recreation Center even has a lake for fishing and limited boating.

Housing Cost

Single Family homes are 95% of the market, there are some Condos and Duplexes available. Homes range from $60,000-$500,000.  The Average price is $130,000.

Demographics

Population is estimated at 38,309 and covers 37.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 85351, 85373

Climate

Sun City, AZ climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is June with an average maximum temperature of 99.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 40.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 26 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Sun City is 15.47 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 2.17 Inches.

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