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Sun City West, Arizona

Sun City West is a community of 27,425 people in Maricopa County, Arizona.

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Population27,425 +7.4% since 2019
CountyMaricopa County
Elevation1,234 ft 376 m
Land area11.9 sq mi
ZIP code85375
Nearest airportLuke Air Force Base (LUF) 9 mi

Why visit Sun City West

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 77 places to eat and 10 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Labyrinth - Desert Palms Presbyterian Church, WHAM Art Center, Sun Village Golf Course and Briarwood Country Club.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 105°F; December lows average 40°F.

About Sun City West

Sun City West is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 25,806 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Sun City West, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks5

Labyrinth - Desert Palms Presbyterian Church

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

Circular maze for spiritual reflection.

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WHAM Art Center

Museum · 2.7 mi

16560 North Dysart Road, Surprise

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9/11 Memorial

Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi

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firefighters memorial

Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi

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Vaya Con Dios Air Fighter Memorial

Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds23

Sun Village Golf Course

Golf course · 2.1 mi

18 hole Par 54

14300 West Bell Road, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-584-5774

Briarwood Country Club

Golf course · 0.7 mi

18 hole Par 72

20800 North 135th Avenue, Sun City West

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-584-5600

Corte Bella Golf Club

Golf course · 1.5 mi

18 hole Par 72 (private)

22129 North Mission Drive, Sun City West

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-556-8951

Coyote Lakes Golf Club

Golf course · 3.0 mi

18 hole Par 71

18800 North Coyote Lakes Parkwway, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-566-2323

Deer Valley Golf Course

Golf course · 1.2 mi

18 hole Par 72

13975 West Deer Valley Road, Sun City West

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-544-6022

Desert Springs Golf Club

Golf course · 2.7 mi

18 hole Par 72

19900 North Remington Drive, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-546-7401

Desert Trails Golf Course

Golf course · 2.1 mi

18 hole Par 61

22525 North Executive Way, Sun City West

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-544-6022

Echo Mesa Golf Course

Golf course

18 hole Par 60

20349 Echo Mesa Drive, Sun City West

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-544-6022

Grandview Golf Course

Golf course · 1.2 mi

18 hole Par 72

14260 West Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-544-6022

Granite Falls Golf Club - North

Golf course · 2.2 mi

18 hole Par 72

15949 West Clearview Boulevard, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-546-7580

Hillcrest Golf Club

Golf course · 0.7 mi

18 hole Par 72

20002 North Star Ridge Drive, Sun City West

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-584-1500

Pebblebrook Golf Course

Golf course · 1.8 mi

18 hole Par 72

18836 North 128th Avenue, Sun City West

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Restaurants and cafes77

Applebee's

Diner · American · 2.0 mi

13756 West Bell Road, Surprise

11:00-24:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 623-544-0368

China Buffet

Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi

17119 North Litchfield Road, Surprise

Mo-Su 12:00-22:30

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-584-9198

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

Cafe · Bakery, Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi

14183 West Bell Road, Surprise

Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-480-289-2450

LongHorn Steakhouse

Restaurant · Steak House · 2.3 mi

14127 West Bell Road, Surprise

Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00

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Peter Piper Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi

12851 West Bell Road, Surprise

Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00

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Red Robin

Restaurant · Burger · 2.3 mi

14015 West Bell Road, Surprise

Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-556-9066

Scooter's Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi

12675 West Bell Road, Surprise

Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 06:00-18:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-623-328-5812

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi

13855 West Bell Road, Surprise

Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00

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Gathered Grounds

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi

15800 North Litchfield Road, Surprise

Mo-Sa 05:00-18:00

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Irish Wolfhound Pub

Bar and pub · 2.4 mi

16811 North Litchfield Road

Mo-Su 11:00-02:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

18885 North Reems Road, Surprise

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Sweet Tea & Coffee Cafe

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi

15278 West Bell Road, Surprise

Su-Mo off; Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00

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Where to stay10

Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise Near Sun City West

Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi

16741 North Greasewood Street, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1 480-561-2838

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Surprise

Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi

12477 West Bell Road, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1 623-933-4000

Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix-Surprise

Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi

14783 West Grand Avenue, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1 623-537-9122

Hilton Garden Inn

Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi

16601 North Stadium Way, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1 623-404-2300

Residence Inn

Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi

16418 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise

Open in Google Maps · +1 623-249-6333

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Surprise

Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi

14380 West Elm Street, Surprise

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Windmill Suites Surprise, Ascend Hotel Collection

Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi

12545 West Bell Road, Surprise

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Best Western Plus

Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi

13337 West Grand Avenue, Surprise

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Desertaire Adult RV Park

Campground · 3.1 mi

12959 West Grand Avenue, Surprise

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Holiday Inn Express

Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi

16540 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise

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History

Sun City West was constructed on an 11,000-acre (4,500 ha) site to the west of Sun City, including part of the former Lizard Acres cattle ranch. The community was constructed by the Del E. Webb Construction Company, overseen by R.H. Johnson. Sun City West was completely built out in 1997, and a sister city, Sun City Grand, to the southwest of Grand Avenue was started.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city announced on March 11, 2020 the closures of all recreation centers. This later led to the closures of all seven golf courses on April 13, 2020. All facilities were reopened on March 15, 2021.

From the History section of Sun City West, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship18

Shopping20

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Gas and EV charging16

Schools, colleges and libraries45

Healthcare41

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Map of Sun City West

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 1.0 in of rainFebruary: 1.2 in of rainMarch: 1.0 in of rainApril: 0.3 in of rainMay: 0.1 in of rainJune: 0.0 in of rainJuly: 0.8 in of rainAugust: 1.0 in of rainSeptember: 0.7 in of rainOctober: 0.6 in of rainNovember: 0.6 in of rainDecember: 0.9 in of rainJanuary: 65°FFebruary: 69°FMarch: 76°FApril: 84°FMay: 93°FJune: 102°FJuly: 105°FAugust: 104°FSeptember: 98°FOctober: 87°FNovember: 74°FDecember: 64°FJanuary: 41°FFebruary: 44°FMarch: 49°FApril: 55°FMay: 64°FJune: 72°FJuly: 80°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 72°FOctober: 60°FNovember: 48°FDecember: 40°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan65°F41°F1.0 in0.0 in
Feb69°F44°F1.2 in0.0 in
Mar76°F49°F1.0 in0.0 in
Apr84°F55°F0.3 in0.0 in
May93°F64°F0.1 in0.0 in
Jun102°F72°F0.0 in0.0 in
Jul105°F80°F0.8 in0.0 in
Aug104°F79°F1.0 in0.0 in
Sep98°F72°F0.7 in0.0 in
Oct87°F60°F0.6 in0.0 in
Nov74°F48°F0.6 in0.0 in
Dec64°F40°F0.9 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Youngtown (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$63,685median household income
$377,800median home value
$1,672median monthly rent
74.8median age
34.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
88.1%of homes are owner-occupied
21.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 180%18 to 341%35 to 6414%65 and over85%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
  • 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
  • 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Luke Air Force Base (LUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

  • Surprise 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
  • Sun City 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
  • El Mirage 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
  • Peoria 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
  • Glendale 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
  • Phoenix 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
  • Anthem 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
  • New River 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
  • Buckeye 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
  • Avondale 25 mi south, about 40 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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