How long is the commute from Sun City, AZ?
Workers who live in Sun City, AZ take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Sun City get to work
| Means of transportation | Sun City | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±5.1 points) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±2.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±4.4 points) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Sun City, the average commute is not measurably different from Maricopa County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sun City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Maricopa County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Maricopa County, Sun City ranks 22 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 108 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sun City
| Vehicles available | Sun City | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±1.3 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 62.4% (±2.6 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.3% (±2.1 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.4% (±1.0 points) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Sun City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Maricopa County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sun City
| Sun City | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±4.4 points) | 20.8% (±0.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±1.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±2.0 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sun City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Maricopa County (93.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sun City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City | — | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Youngtown | 2.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| El Mirage | 3.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Sun City West | 5.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glendale | 7.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Litchfield Park | 9.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Surprise | 10 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Citrus Park | 11 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Phoenix | 12 mi | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Youngtown, AZ (27.3 minutes), El Mirage, AZ (30.1 minutes), Glendale, AZ (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Maricopa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Youngtown | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Anthem | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Gilbert | 25.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Litchfield Park | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Phoenix | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) |
| 21 | Mesa | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 22 | Sun City | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | Chandler | 23.9 minutes (±0.5) |
| 24 | Wickenburg | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 25 | Tolleson | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 | Sun City West | 21.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Scottsdale | 21.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 | Gila Bend | 21.0 minutes (±7.6) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Maricopa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sun City is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sun City
How long is the average commute in Sun City?
Workers who live in Sun City, AZ take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sun City without a car?
4.9% of households in Sun City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sun City?
19.0% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Sun City worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun City CDP, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun City CDP, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun City CDP, Arizona
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sun City CDP, Arizona (place:70320, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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