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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.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 40,000 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  liking it are the ease with which you can find new friends, relatively low cost, the easy living, and the endless list of things you can do with your time.

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What is special about this community
One of the first, if not the first, active adult community. This community is huge and has something for everyone.
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What is not special about this community
People who don't like anyone telling them what to do will not fit in here, because there is an active HOA (Home Owners Association) with rules and regulations to protect the experience. There is  a general rule of thumb that the age of the residents in an active adult community corresponds to the age of the facility - in Sun City that means the average age is well over 65.
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What kinds of people like living here
Social people who like a lot of activities to choose from
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Physical environment
There are endless neighborhoods laid out around man-made lakes and golf courses. Arizona is  desert with hills in the background. Winters are generally warm, although it can occasionally get chilly for a few days. Summers are brutally hot.
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Cultural environment
Sun City has endless entertainment possibilities. And if you exhaust those, you can go into Phoenix which has all the cultural resources of the major city it is.
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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)
Name of the Guide:  jb
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10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)

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