Sun City, AZ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$396 per SF Avg asking sale price
$22 per SF Avg asking lease rate
5,867 SF Avg unit lease size
19,501 SF Avg building size for sale
6.71% Average cap rate

Sun City's Demographic Profile

Sun City has 26,656 households and a median income of $47,571, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +9% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 43,881
# Households 26,656
Median age 74
Median household income $47,571
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,433
5-year population change +9%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sun City $335 35,972 SF 8.69%
Glendale $354 21,168 SF 8.26%
El Mirage $458 58,147 SF 7.50%
Sun City West $302 17,195 SF 7.50%
Peoria $376 29,934 SF 8.69%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glendale $300 59,160 SF 6.57%
Peoria $322 30,814 SF 5.93%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sun City $356 10,629 SF
Glendale $609 21,682 SF
El Mirage $344 15,527 SF
Sun City West $253 41,145 SF
Peoria $466 10,237 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glendale $266 20,208 SF 4.81%
Peoria $284 8,667 SF 3.79%
Phoenix $301 25,863 SF 8.58%
Avondale $26 72,333 SF 5.56%
Paradise Valley $970 1,886 SF 5.93%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sun City

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Family Dollar - Brick Construction - PHX MSA

El Mirage, AZ 85335

  • 8,271 SF Retail Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,289,000
For Sale

Walgreens | Rare Village Medical Location -AZ

Peoria, AZ 85382

  • 15,048 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $4,032,262
For Sale

Bldg 3

Peoria, AZ 85345

  • 31,345 SF Industrial Building
  • $895,000
For Sale

Biscuits Cafe

Peoria, AZ 85381

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $3,653,000
For Sale

11817 W Thunderbird Rd

El Mirage, AZ 85335

  • 2,303 SF Retail Building
  • $715,000
For Sale

Odyssey

Peoria, AZ 85382

  • 5,720 SF Office Building
  • $2,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Sun City pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sun City $396 19,501 SF
Glendale $410 39,135 SF
El Mirage $306 124,897 SF
Sun City West $350 41,145 SF
Peoria $417 20,347 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sun City alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Sun City or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sun City 43,881 26,656 74 $47,571 2 4,433 9%
Glendale 257,237 89,166 35 $64,916 3 40,273 7%
El Mirage 34,874 9,938 31 $69,610 3 3,263 6%
Sun City West 31,134 18,414 76 $63,464 2 2,087 9%
Peoria 201,527 73,538 42 $89,658 3 17,991 8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Sun City, AZ and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Sun City

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Is Sun City a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Sun City offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Sun City?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Sun City. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Sun City?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Sun City. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Sun City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Sun City. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Sun City acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Sun City, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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