Sun City Arizona
Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, Sun City is considered as the quintessential retirement community. It began as a partnership between Del Webb and J.G. Boswell who was a cotton farmer. They owned the land of Sun City. The city was founded in 1960. Three-bedroom, two bath houses were sold at $11,300 each when it opened on New Year’s Day in 1960 where it became an instant hit selling 237 units in the first three days. The only restriction is that at least one member per household is aged 55 and above.
Today, Sun City with a land area of 8,900 acres has a population of 38,309 as of 2000 U.S. Census with almost all of its residents are retirees. 1,200 acres was devoted to gold making the city a golfer’s paradise and the electric golf cart as the favorite mode of transportation.
