Sun City West is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, located about 23 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and bordered on the south, west, and north by the city of Surprise. It is a age-restricted, master-planned community built by the Del Webb Corporation, covering roughly 12 square miles with a 2020 population of 25,806.
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Getting around
U.S. Route 60 runs along the southwest border of the community, and Arizona State Route 303 bounds it to the north and northwest. Sun City West is located 23 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix. The community's location is described as about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix and a short distance from Luke Air Force Base, with a freeway network providing access to the Valley of the Sun, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Homes and housing
Sun City West is a 16,900-home community located 2.5 miles west of the original Sun City, Arizona, built by the Del Webb Corporation between 1978 and 1997. Home types include attached and single-family homes, and other sources describe four housing choices: single-family homes, patio homes, garden apartments, and duplexes. Homes were built across more than 120 floor plans, and a newer Four Seasons phase has since been built by K. Hovnanian.
Things to do
The community includes recreation centers such as the R.H. Johnson Center, which spans 48 acres with six activity areas totaling 118,000 square feet, the Palm Ridge Center with three pools and tennis courts, the Beardsley Center with an Olympic-size indoor pool and a mini-golf course, and the Kuentz Center with an outdoor pool, softball field, and the Stardust Theatre. Nearby recreational resources in the county's district include Lake Pleasant Regional Park and White Tank Mountain Regional Park. The R.H. Johnson Library, a 14,000-square-foot private library established in 1979, is located in Sun City West and serves as a recognized landmark with its clocktower and chimes.
- Sun City West had a population of 25,806 at the 2020 census. Sun City West, Arizona
- Sun City West covers a total area of 11.97 square miles. Sun City West, Arizona
- Sun City West is a 16,900-home community built by Del Webb between 1978 and 1997. History
- The R.H. Johnson Center recreation facility spans 48 acres with 118,000 square feet of amenities. Sun City West - 55+ Community in Sun City West, Arizona
- The R.H. Johnson Library is a 14,000-square-foot private library established in 1979. Library About Us
- Sun City West is governed by the Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA) rather than a city government, as it is an unincorporated area. Sun City West, Arizona