Sun Lakes, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 15,964 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Sun Lakes has dry, arid weather with high temperatures year round.
Geography
The city features a quiet desert atmosphere about 20 miles from Phoenix.
Cultural Attractions
Sun Lakes is within close proximity to the Superstition Mountains, Tonto National Park, and ruins of Indian civilizations.
Recreation
Each of Sun Lakes’s four neighborhoods has its own golf course and clubhouse.
Economy
Though most Sun Lakes residents are retirees, the nearby communities are a center for high-tech industry.
| Population [details] | 15,964 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 18.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 138.03 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 34.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 44.8 °F/19.58 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 83.5 °F/55.19 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 23.97 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 72 |
| Cost of living [details] | 101.2 |
| State sales tax | 5.60% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Phoenix (23.00 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL (17.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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