Living in Sun City
Sun City is a large place in Arizona, United States, home to 37,499 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 3%, #185 of 6,227), business owners (top 6%, #612 of 12,111), single professionals (top 14%, #593 of 4,537).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sun City
- It is part of Greater Glendale, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:25; in late June it sets around 4:42.
How Sun City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #4,962 of 11,898 | #9 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #3,749 of 9,771 | #28 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,826 of 8,006 | #12 of 95 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #2,703 of 6,237 | #9 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #6,639 of 9,474 | #23 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,723 of 9,474 | #10 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,458 of 10,762 | #40 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #593 of 4,537 | #16 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #583 of 4,444 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #750 of 3,053 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,972 of 7,271 | #31 of 102 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #185 of 6,227 | #15 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #776 of 3,933 | #16 of 45 | Map |
| Student | 58 | #1,675 of 2,119 | #23 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 50 | #2,493 of 8,006 | #20 of 95 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #7,003 of 12,111 | #69 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #974 of 4,114 | #16 of 47 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,082 of 7,271 | #15 of 102 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,621 of 9,474 | #4 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #17,504 of 18,063 | #220 of 234 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #15,064 of 16,523 | #195 of 212 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 12 | #16,794 of 18,063 | #218 of 234 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,042 of 16,523 | #12 of 212 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #825 of 21,167 | #12 of 284 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #9,791 of 12,111 | #57 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #612 of 12,111 | #12 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,249 of 4,750 | #19 of 55 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Youngtown 3 km
- Peoria (Arizona) 4 km
- El Mirage 5 km
- Surprise 7 km
- Sun City West 10 km
- Glendale (Arizona) 10 km
- Maryvale 14 km
- Litchfield Park 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.