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Living in
Sun City Center.
Sun City Center is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Sun City Center
Sun City Center has become a substantial retirement community in the Tampa Bay region, which shapes nearly everything about daily life here—from the pace and character of neighborhoods to available services and activities. With nearly two-thirds of residents over 65, you'll find a mature community focused on stability rather than rapid change, which appeals to many but means younger families are relatively rare. Housing is reasonably affordable compared to broader Florida markets, with median home values around $317,000 and median household income at $74,000, though rental options are more limited and vacancy rates for rentals sit at 13.7%.
Sun City Center at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
69.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
11.2%
Broadband Internet
89.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics11.2% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Sun City Center: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sun City Center, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (11.9%), and 8.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
7.2%
of residents
65 and Older
58.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
9.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.92
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Sun City Center
In Sun City Center, rent runs 29% above the FL average, and home values are 12% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,872
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $269,061 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Sun City Center and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes Sun City Center, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Sun City Center: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Sun City Center is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Sun City Center Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute33.5 min avg
How Sun City Center residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sun City Center, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which covers Sun City Center, runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
435.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hillsborough, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hillsborough County, which includes Sun City Center, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60.1M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $570,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $611,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Sun City Center is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hillsborough County, which includes Sun City Center, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Sun City Center is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sun City Center has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 51°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.21" |
| Mar | 78°F | 57°F | 2.96" |
| Apr | 83°F | 62°F | 2.74" |
| May | 88°F | 67°F | 3.01" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 7.92" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 8.16" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 8.79" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.70" |
| Oct | 85°F | 67°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 79°F | 58°F | 2.00" |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.58" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sun City Center
Sun City Center has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Riverview
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Riverview
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sun City Center
Sun City Center's student/teacher ratio is 20.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sun City Center
Sun City Center has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sun City Center
Southshore Regional Public Library
15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
Cities Near Sun City Center
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sun City Center?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sun City Center FAQ
Is Sun City Center, Florida affordable?⌄
Sun City Center's median rent is $2,156/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $73,528/year. Median home value is $317,000.
Is Sun City Center, Florida safe?⌄
Sun City Center is policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 126 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 436 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sun City Center, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes Sun City Center, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sun City Center, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Sun City Center is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,156/month and median household income is $73,528/year. The median home value is $317,000. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sun City Center, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Sun City Center is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from