Sun City West, AZ Economy


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Sun City West, AZ is an attractive retirement destination with its warm climate, world-class golf courses, and activities geared towards senior citizens. Located just outside of Phoenix, it offers a laid-back lifestyle with many amenities and services. Residents can enjoy shopping at local businesses such as the Sundial Sun Plaza Shopping Center and Red Rock Shopping Center. The cost of living in Sun City West is slightly higher than the US average due to rent being approximately $300 more expensive per month for a two bedroom home. Groceries also cost a bit more with an index of 97 versus 100 in the US. On the whole, however, Sun City West remains an affordable place to live while providing seniors with ample opportunities to socialize and enjoy their golden years.

Sun City West has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sun City West has seen the job market increase by 3.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sun City West
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sun City West is 6.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sun City West is 4.2%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Sun City West
- The average income of a Sun City West resident is $36,304 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sun City West resident is $58,837 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySun City West, ArizonaUnited States
  6.16
  -2.0%-6.2%
  45.1%33.5%
  6.3%6.2%
  3.4%4.6%
  $44,780$37,638
  $58,837$69,021
  $78,107$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.8%6.8%
  4.7%10.0%
  6.1%2.5%
  15.9%11.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  0.7%1.9%
  7.0%4.7%
  6.3%1.9%
  9.6%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  4.0%4.2%
  4.6%9.3%
  15.8%14.0%
  10.8%2.1%
  1.6%7.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  1.8%4.7%
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Over 8 years ago

We arrived to take possession of our home at then of April (2016). During the first four months we had many days when the temperature reached 120. When I see that  More

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You have been notified for several years per comments posted that there are NO schools in Sun City West. Why do you persist with the posting of cost per pupil in Sun  More

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Over 14 years ago

My wife and I live in a Del Webb retirement community - called Sun City West, in Phoenix Arizona. Since I am now in my early seventies, it has proven to be just perfect  More

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