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Sun Lakes

Arizona · Chandler · 13,162 residents · 5.004 sq mi
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The short version

Sun Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $457,413. With a median age of 73.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Chandler median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Sun Lakes; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 73.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,162
Population density
2,630 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
73.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,372
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,049
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$457,413
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,216
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(12,388)
Black1.2%(153)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(414)
Asian0.5%(70)
Other1%(137)
Diversity Score14.1%(1,857)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(12,388)
Black1.2%(153)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(414)
Asian0.5%(70)
Other1%(137)
Diversity Score14.1%(1,857)
Diversity Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
Female
57.7%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Sun Lakes

Midvale Park
Pop 13,791
Havenscourt
Pop 13,205
Leimert Park
Pop 12,210
DRNAG
Pop 12,787
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Midvale Park
Income$66,906+1%
Home value$257,474−44%
Population13,791+5%
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SUN LAKES VS
Havenscourt
Income$63,870−4%
Home value$669,075+46%
Population13,205same
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SUN LAKES VS
Leimert Park
Income$66,113same
Home value$990,832+117%
Population12,210−7%
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DRNAG
Income$69,506+5%
Home value$435,063−5%
Population12,787−3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona?

Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona has about 13,162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona?

The typical household in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona earns about $66,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona expensive?

In Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona, the median home is worth about $457,413, and the typical rent is about $2,216 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona?

About 9.8% of people in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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