Sun City West, AZ Senior Living

Sun City West prides itself on being the premier golfing retirement community in Arizona. It is equipped with seven private golf courses, one exclusive club course and one public golf course, not to mention four recreation centers, four fitness centers, 24 tennis courts and five swimming pools. This cozy and relaxed senior community is located in Arizona's “Valley of the Sun.” Aptly named, the area boasts a warm and sunny climate. Just 25 miles northwest of Phoenix, senior living in Sun City West is a perfect location for retiring near the art and sophistication of a big city without the high hustle and bustle of a typical large city.

Sun City West senior living has a lot to offer, not only in terms of a fantastic area, but in terms of senior health care. This retirement community offers everything from independent living options to temporary senior respite care. The senior living options in Sun City West have grown substantially over the last five to ten years and as a result, this fine city is a great choice for retirement living.

Population

Sun City West has a population of about 24,535, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. About 83.6% of the population is of the age 65 or older. The state of Arizona's senior population is about 13.8%, while the national average is at 13.3%. *U.S. Census Bureau

Cost of Living

While its sister community, Sun City, enjoys a low cost of living, Sun City West is more costly. Area Vibes rates the city at 118 points in comparison with the nation's average of 100. This makes the city about 17.7% more expensive than the rest of the country and about 15.6% more costly than Arizona with its 102 points. Sun City West's most affordable of living expenses is Goods and Services, rated at 95 points. The city's highest costs are found in Housing, which is rated at 165 points. *AreaVibes.com

Sun City West Assisted Living Costs

Senior living in Sun City West offers a world of opportunity for active senior retirement under the warm Arizona sun. The costs associated with assisted living in Sun City West can vary, but they are on par with the average assisted living costs of the Phoenix area, $3,000 per month. *Genworth Data

Home Prices

Sun City West has a median housing price of $215,400; this is 7.5% greater than the national median, and 21.1% greater than Arizona's median of $224,826. Rental prices in the city are significantly higher, with the median cost totaling around $1,043. This is about 30.2% more costly than the national median of $799 and 42.8% higher than Arizona's $687. *AreaVibes.com

Crime Rate

Sun City West experiences less crime that the state of Arizona, but it has a trend of rates that are higher than the national average. Sun City West has a violent crime rate that is 36% higher than the national average, but it is lower than Arizona's crime rate by about 52%. The city has 20% higher property crime than the national average. Still, Sun City West experiences nearly 53% less than Arizona. All areas within Sun City West are factored in these rates. All populated areas have neighborhoods that are safer than others, and as such, it is prudent to seek information about any area of relocation prior to leasing or purchasing property. *AreaVibes.com

Medical Facilities

Sun City West is surrounded by top medical facilities, many of which specialize in areas such as geriatrics and diabetes. There are 39 hospitals that are within a 25-mile distance of Sun City West, including the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Four of these facilities are nationally recognized for high performance by U.S. News, and ten of the hospitals have been highly ranked regionally for specialty medicine.

Phoenix is home to the highest ranked facility in the area, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. This hospital has been nationally recognized for its quality performance in Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, and Nephrology.

The other high-performance hospitals in the area include: Mayo Clinic, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Scottsdale Health Care Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Health Care Shea Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital and Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, located in Sun City West.

Transportation

Sun City West is located about 35 miles away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For local travels, the city offers public transportation via bus routes, equipped with paratransit services. The area is also included in some of Phoenix's public transportation bus routes.

Local Resources

Sun City West Official Website

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