Sun Lakes, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sun Lakes, Arizona is 14,079 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $63,545, the median home value is $425,500, and the median age is 73.4.
14,079
Population
2619
People / sq mi
$63,545
Median Income
$425,500
Median Home Value
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Sun Lakes covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 2619 people per square mile.
About Sun Lakes, AZ
Sun Lakes skews on age — the median resident is 73.4, older than the national median. Sun Lakes is a city in Arizona with a population of 14,079.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $63,545, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $425,500, with typical rent around $1,875.
Roughly 39.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 21.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Sun Lakes — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,545
Median Household Income
$53,743
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$425,500
Median Home Value
$1,875
Median Rent
87.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.4%
High School+
39.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
69.8%
Public Transit
21.2%
Work From Home
22.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
86.9%
Foreign Born
97.0%
Non-English at Home
14.9%
Veterans
25.6%
With Disability
97.7%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.7% |
| Information | 16.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.8% |
| Public Administration | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sun Lakes, Arizona has a population of 14,079 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Sun Lakes, Arizona is $63,545, with 6.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sun Lakes, Arizona is $425,500, with median monthly rent at $1,875 and a homeownership rate of 87.5%.
The median age in Sun Lakes, Arizona is 73.4 years. The population is 43.2% male and 56.8% female.
Sun Lakes Cdp, AZ Climate
Sun Lakes Cdp, AZ has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F) and receives about 211 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.9°C
Avg Temp
211
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 20 mm |
| February | 14° / 57° | 20 mm |
| March | 16° / 61° | 25 mm |
| April | 20° / 69° | 7 mm |
| May | 25° / 77° | 3 mm |
| June | 30° / 86° | 2 mm |
| July | 33° / 92° | 23 mm |
| August | 32° / 90° | 31 mm |
| September | 29° / 85° | 19 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 19 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 17 mm |
| December | 12° / 53° | 25 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sun Lakes Cdp, AZ
The most comfortable months to visit Sun Lakes Cdp, AZ are typically April, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 41°C high). The coldest is January (near 4°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.