Sun City

📍 Sun City, Arizona

America's original active adult community with 11 golf courses and decades of established golfing tradition.

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RetireStack Score

🏆 RetireStack Score Breakdown

⛳ Facility Quality 84 Very Good

99 holes · Various — 11 courses · 12 pickleball courts · leagues available

🎉 Social & Community 88 Very Good

Hundreds of leagues across all sports · 130+ clubs · Sun City Days parade

🏠 Real Estate Value 95 Excellent

Entry from $180K · +3.8% annually

🏥 Healthcare Access 92 Excellent

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (on-campus), Arizona Cardinals facilities

☀️ Climate & Lifestyle 92 Excellent

Climate index: 92/100

RetireStack Score = weighted composite of 5 dimensions. Updated quarterly.

🏠 Real Estate Snapshot

Entry-Level

$180K+

Mid-Range

$300K

Premium

$450K

Monthly HOA

$50

Property Tax

0.55%/yr

Est. Total/Month

~$1,800

✓ HOA includes: RCSC fee for rec centers and golf

📈 Appreciation: +3.8% annually

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⛳ Golf Details

Holes99

DesignerVarious — 11 courses

Slope Rating100–130

Resident Fees$5–$15 (cart extra)

ConditionGood — maintained by RCSC

🏊 All Amenities

11 Golf Courses
7 Recreation Centers
Swimming
Lawn Bowling
Pickleball
Arts
Shuffleboard

👥 Community Life

Population40,000

Homes27,500

Avg. Resident Age74

Clubs & Activities130+

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Leagues & Competition

Hundreds of leagues across all sports

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Social Events

Sun City Days parade, holiday events, arts festivals

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New Resident Programs

Sun City Area Association volunteer welcome

📍 Location Intelligence

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Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) — 25 miles

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Nearest CityPhoenix — 20 miles | Peoria — 5 miles

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HealthcareBanner Del E. Webb Medical Center (on-campus), Arizona Cardinals facilities

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Shopping & DiningSun City Towne Center, Bell Road shopping corridor

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Drive TimesPhoenix 25 min | Scottsdale 35 min | Sedona 2 hrs

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Snowbird Friendly?Yes — popular seasonal community

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