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Sun city center, FL

Sun city center, FL.

Population: 35,362 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sun city center, FL is $271,915 — down 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,168/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,915

Median home value

-6.6%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,915
1-year appreciation
-6.6%
3-year appreciation
-15.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+61.9%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$334,846
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$212,500
Median list price
$271,950
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
453
Sale-to-list ratio
93.4%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
77 days
New listings (monthly)
97

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,168/mo
1-year rent change
-0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,850/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,470/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL, BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JJ Seifert Machine (8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
156
Days with Moderate air quality
206
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,916
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,161

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Wimauma Air Park (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+4,828 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
9.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,786
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
702,712
Average weekly wage
$1,376
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,402

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sun city centerState medianUS median
Median home value$271,915$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$212,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market34 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,168/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,786$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sun city center, FL?
$271,915.
What is the median sale price in Sun city center, FL?
$212,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sun city center, FL?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Sun city center, FL?
Typical rent: $2,168/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sun city center, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding.
Is Sun city center, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sun city center, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sun city center, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sun city center, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sun city center, FL?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sun city center, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sun city center, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sun city center, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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