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| What Sun City is like for active adults |
Sun City is one of the first active adult communities in the world, and certainly the most famous. This particular Sun City is located in Peoria, Arizona - about 15 miles northwest of Phoenix. It has an endless amount of amenities and activities. Sun City has 48,000 residents. It was founded by Del Webb in 1960. Every conceivable activity - 7 recreation centers, 8 golf courses, 3 country clubs, 2 bowling centers, Sun Bowl, and Viewpoint Lake.
There are people who love Sun City (the folks who live here), and those who hate the idea of all those retired people living together and engaging in non-stop fun and activities. Most of the people who try it like it. Among the reasons for moving here is the ease with which you can find new friends, its relatively low cost, the easy living, and the endless list of things you can do with your time.
Sun City has many different neighborhoods to live in with homes at different price points. The Zillow Home Value Index for Sun City in late 2009 was $107,000. Prices range from just under $100,000 to over $500,000.
For more details see links to Sun City Active Adult Communities at right. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| One of the first, if not the first, active adult community. This community is huge and has a sport, activity, club, or lifestyle for everyone. The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Social people who like a lot of activities to choose from |
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| Retirement and healthcare |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| There are endless neighborhoods laid out around man-made lakes and golf courses. Sun City is in the Arizona desert with hills in the background, mountains not far away. Winters are generally warm, although it can occasionally get chilly for a few days. Summers are brutally hot. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Sun Health's Boswell Hospital & Medical Center, located in the center of Sun City, offers physicians in all specialties with emphasis on heart, orthopedic & geriatric medicine. |
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| Transportation |
| Golf carts are a preferred method of transportation in Sun City. There are plenty of public transportation options for those who can't or prefer not to drive. The Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is just a short trip away |
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Facts about SUN CITY
- State: AZ
- Environment: Lake,Desert,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 65+
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: jb
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.2/5 ( 5 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 5 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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