Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biscuits Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bikini Beans Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Sun Bowl Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18
Cinema
Peoria Stadium
Stadium
Arizona Broadway Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Arrowhead 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (9) F
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Filibertos
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Señor Taco
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Filibertos
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Sushi Yuki
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Rio Vista Recreation Center
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Discount Grocery
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (50) F
Kismet Court
Park
107th Avenue Park
Park
Bark Park
Park
Clubhouse Municipal Park
Park
Calbrisa Park
Park
Calicke Park
Park
Arrowhead Shores Park
Park
SkyView Community Park 2
Park
Community Park
Park
SkyView Community Park
Park
Rio Vista Community Park
Park
Sweetwater Place Park
Park
Peoria Avenue Park
Park
Peoria Avenue Park
Park
Bill Gentry Park
Park
Peoria Avenue Park
Park
Youngtown Memorial Park
Park
Brookside Village Retention Greenspace
Park
Skunk Creek Trail Head
Park
Windrose Park
Park
Wacker Park
Park
Desert Amethyst Park
Park
Braewood Park
Park
Lower El Mirage Wash Basin
Park
Centennial Friendship Park
Park
Shops (16) F
The Book Trader
Books
Sunburst Fashions & Shoes
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
ampm
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Pratt's Pets
Pets
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Tina's Total Creations
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
All American Eyeglass Repair
Optician
Verizon
Electronics
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Kid to Kid
Clothing
Uptown Cheapskate
Clothing
Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Sun City.
Public Transit Stops (41)
Stops & Stations
A+
15788
Bus Stop
15787
Bus Stop
15786
Bus Stop
15785
Bus Stop
15533
Bus Stop
15784
Bus Stop
15764
Bus Stop
15534
Bus Stop
15783
Bus Stop
15536
Bus Stop
15782
Bus Stop
15781
Bus Stop
15537
Bus Stop
15780
Bus Stop
15538
Bus Stop
18576
Bus Stop
15779
Bus Stop
15539
Bus Stop
15778
Bus Stop
15540
Bus Stop
15541
Bus Stop
15777
Bus Stop
15776
Bus Stop
15541
Bus Stop
15770
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sun City is 102/100 - which is 1% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime F

Sun City crime rates are 3,049 per 100k, which is 22% higher than Arizona
Property Crime
2,520 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
529 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Sun City is $43,405 - which is 15% lower than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$43,405
F
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sun City Fire & Medical Department Fire Station 133
Fire Station
Fox Family Dental
Dentist
Surgery Center of Peoria
Clinic
Arizona Eye Institute
Clinic
Sun City Fire & Medical Department Fire Station 131
Fire Station
Cigna Medical Group
Hospital
Sun City Fire & Medical Department Fire Station 132
Fire Station
El Mirage Fire Staion 121
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Urgent Care
Clinic
Western Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Peoria Fire-Medical Station 193
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Safeway
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Surprise Fire - Medical Station 301
Fire Station
Bischoff Family Dentistry
Dentist
Peoria Fire-Medical Station 192
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Risas Dental and Braces
Dentist
FastMed
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Sun City home prices are $171,300 - which is 3% lower than Arizona
Home Price
$171,300
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
30%
A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
D+
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schools B-

The Sun City graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
63%
C
High School Grad. Rates
86%
B-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy
Montessori Kingdom Of Learning
Thompson Ranch Elementary
Desert Harbor Elementary School
Riverview School
Sky View Elementary School
El Mirage School
Sonoran Science Academy-Peoria
Cheyenne Elementary School
Arrowhead Montessori
Aurora Day School
Surprise Elementary School
Apache Elementary School
Paseo Verde Elementary School
Oasis Elementary School
Arizona Charter Academy
Primrose School Of Arrowhead
Paramount Academy
Alta Loma School
Peoria Elementary School
Parkridge Elementary
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School
Dysart Elementary School
Southwest Indian Schools/Living Word Academy
High Schools (0) F
Sonoran Science Academy-Peoria
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest
Aurora Day School
Centennial High School
West-Mec - Centennial High School
Peoria Accelerated High School
Peoria High School
West-Mec - Peoria High School
Dysart High School
West-Mec - Dysart High School
Life Development Institute
Southwest Indian Schools/Living Word Academy
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ratings A+

Sun City has an overall rating of 86% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes
B+
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The Fun City Of Sun City Arizona!! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I love visiting the state of Arizona. Sun City Arizona is a great stop on this visit. This city is the Original Fun city!! It creates a great atmosphere for adult leisure entertainment, but also is home to a great nightlife.

Sun City Arizona packs a lot of attractions into a sm
...Read More aller town. The fun, laid back atmosphere of Arizona remains in tact while the geographical arrangement is unique. Everyone here is always in a great mood. Sun City Arizona is a place to enjoy life.

Most of the residents in this city are well established families that are looking for a great community and a fun place to be. All of the important events in larger cities are only 25-30 miles away. Sun City is never boring. There are many art festivals and neighborhood parties to attend. Sun City Arizona is a great place to enjoy life and a sense of community. It is a fun city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sun City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kismet Court
      107th Avenue Park
      Bark Park
      Clubhouse Municipal Park
      Calbrisa Park
      Calicke Park
      Arrowhead Shores Park
      SkyView Community Park 2

      Entertainment

      Sun Bowl Amphitheatre
      Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18
      Peoria Stadium
      Arizona Broadway Theatre
      AMC Arrowhead 14

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      KFC/Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Subway
      Filibertos
      Dairy Queen
      Burger King
      Jack in the Box

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sun City? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Sun City.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Sun City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Banner Boswell Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors