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Sun City, Arizona houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sun City, AZ (Maricopa County) — Census median home value $259,800, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for Sun City houses and the broader area.
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Sun City, AZ is in Maricopa County, Arizona — this guide covers houses in Sun City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 38,018, with a median household income of $52,111. Census data puts the median value of houses in Sun City at $259,800.
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Market overview
Sun City housing market
Sun City is in Maricopa County, Arizona. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sun City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$259,800
Population (Census ACS)
38,018
Median household income
$52,111
County price trend (2025)
0.65% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sun City market snapshot
Population
38,018
County
Maricopa County
Median Household Income
$52,111
Median Home Value (city)
$259,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,457/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sun City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $259,800.
County Price Trend
Maricopa County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.65% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sun City has an estimated population of 38,018 and a median household income of $52,111, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sun City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 34% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Maricopa County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sun City.
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Nearby communities include Youngtown, El Mirage, Sun City West, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Citrus Park, Phoenix, Tolleson, Peoria, Wittmann, Maricopa Colony, Anthem, Paradise Valley, Avondale, New River.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Santa Cruz (~27.4 mi), Black Canyon City (~32.8 mi), Sacate Village (~37.3 mi), Goodyear Village (~37.4 mi), Wet Camp Village (~39.5 mi), Casa Blanca (~40.8 mi), Stotonic Village (~41.8 mi), Ak-Chin Village (~42.8 mi), Sweet Water Village (~42.8 mi), Maricopa (~42.9 mi), Lower Santan Village (~43.5 mi), Upper Santan Village (~46.4 mi), Sacaton (~47.8 mi), Cordes Lakes (~49.1 mi), Congress (~50.0 mi), Yarnell (~50.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Sun City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
38,018
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$259,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,111
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,457
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.65%
Census place type
CDP
County
Maricopa County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
14.42 sq mi
Census GEOID
0470320
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Sun City
Schools
Mesa Unified District (4235) — 78 schools, 58,343 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Maricopa addresses may be served by Mesa Unified District (4235), but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Sun City FAQ
What are houses worth in Sun City, AZ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sun City at $259,800.
How much do houses cost in Sun City, AZ?
For owner-occupied houses in Sun City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $259,800. Active listing prices in Maricopa County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sun City, AZ?
Sun City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Maricopa County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sun City, AZ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sun City's population at approximately 38,018.
What's the median rent in Sun City, AZ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sun City at approximately $1,457 per month.
What is the median household income in Sun City, AZ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sun City at approximately $52,111.
Is the Sun City housing market growing?
Maricopa County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.65% annual change in 2025.
Is Sun City, AZ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sun City's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 34% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Sun City, AZ?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Mesa Unified District (4235) for many Sun City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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