America's Original Active Adult Community
Sun City holds a genuinely unique place in American housing history: when Del Webb opened it on January 1, 1960, over 100,000 people showed up to tour the property in a single weekend, and it went on to become the nation's first large-scale active adult community. That original vision has since expanded into two connected but distinct communities, Sun City and Sun City West, both built by Del Webb, both age-restricted to 55 and older, and both offering the same resort-style, recreation-center-driven lifestyle, just with different housing ages and amenities depending on which side a buyer chooses.
Original Sun City, built between 1960 and 1978, offers roughly 26,000 homes across more than 300 floor plans, mostly single-story ranch-style designs on large, mature lots. Many have been extensively remodeled over the years, and it remains one of the most affordable entry points into Valley active adult living. Home values, property taxes, and HOA fees in some communities tend to run lower here, and residents pay no school tax since it's age restricted. Sun City West, built just next door between 1978 and 1997, offers larger, more contemporary layouts and updated facilities for buyers who want the same lifestyle and newer construction.
Amenities differ slightly depending on which community you're in, since each is governed by its own separate recreation association with membership tied to residency there. Sun City residents have access to 7 recreation centers and 8 golf courses through the Recreation Centers of Sun City, while Sun City West residents have access to 4 recreation centers and 9 golf courses through their own association. Both communities function almost like self-contained towns, with retail, restaurants, and medical facilities including Banner Boswell Medical Center right within their borders.
As the community that started the entire active adult housing movement, Sun City and Sun City West still offer a lifestyle few other Valley communities can match. Below, you'll find current Sun City and Sun City West listings to browse by price, lot size, and property type, along with a closer look at the area's schools, demographics, and nearby dining and shopping. And if you still have questions after digging in, our FAQ section covers what buyers ask us most.
48,447 people live in Sun City, where the median age is 69.2 and the average individual income is $41,136. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sun City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sun Shadow Square, Alpha 1 Golf, and Recreation Centers of Sun City.
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| Active | 1.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.88 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 1.08 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.65 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
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Sun City has 27,023 households, with an average household size of 3.72. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sun City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 48,447 people call Sun City home. The population density is 2,241 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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