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Sun Lakes, AZ
B+
Population: 13,912
Home Price: $312,100
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Overview
Sun Lakes is a small city in the state of Arizona with a population of 13,912. Sun Lakes has a desert hot and dry climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Retirees
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
26.3 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Desert Hot and Dry
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Sun Lakes, AZ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
Per Capita Income
$46,408
$26,531
$32,693
Median Household Income
$59,207
$53,305
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
9.3%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
16.7%
10.5%
Age
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
Median Age
73.3
45.0
42.3
Gender
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
Male
45.0%
50.6%
49.8%
Female
55.0%
49.4%
50.2%
Race
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
White
97.1%
60.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
26.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
4.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.6%
6.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
Median Home Price
$312,100
$182,888
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,449
$712
$801
Family Households
53.9%
53.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.0%
31.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
87.9%
74.4%
72.9%
Renters
12.1%
25.6%
27.1%
Education
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.5%
10.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.6%
21.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
27.2%
26.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
8.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
24.9%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
Mathematics
88.0%
37.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
88.0%
37.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
Murder
NA
3.8
3.0
Rape
NA
33.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
41.2
40.7
Assault
NA
288.7
188.5
Property Crime
Sun Lakes
Arizona
United States
Burglary
NA
484.7
336.1
Theft
NA
1807.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
188.0
167.1
Arson
NA
14.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sun Lakes, AZ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
red wine
spicy food
hot sauce
mexican food
craft beer
wine
ice cream
senddd
salad
mcdonalds
cheese
plant based
nutrition
drinks
cooking
crab salad
italian
catering
mexican
football
college football
sports teams
youth sports
coach cscs
seattle sports
flag football
country music
golf
college basketball
video games
basketball
athletics
hockey
teams
baseball
wrestling
junior hockey
athletes
cricket
electronic music
digital artist
digital art
mixed media
creative
nft
nfts
portrait
artistic
photography
nature
commissions
jewelry
watercolour
collection
theatre
collections
studio
architecture
musical theatre
spending time
spare time
video games
books
tv shows
casual gamer
adventures
random thoughts
movies tv
vacations
card collecting
photography
bothell resident
nascar
fitness
hiking
anime
harley road glide
dd
nfl nhl
sports
radio show
tv
marketing
producer
tv shows
digital marketing
government politics
creative
lifestyle
movies tv
classic rock
photography
drama
technology science
emmy winner
influencer
commentary
theatre
nfl nhl
sports
lakes
outdoor living
hot tub
space
outrigger
winter
summer
photography
pool
beach
nature
hiking
visitors
swimming pool
beaches
arts
mountain
mountains
hunting
reselling
home depot
shipping
coffee shop
dispensary
accessories
drive thru
mcdonalds
walgreens
retail
jewelry
vans
starbucks
packaging
collections
merch
albertsons
glassware
shopping spree
convenience store
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