Sun City Palm Desert

📍 Palm Desert, California

Del Webb Coachella Valley community with 2 golf courses and proximity to 100+ Palm Springs area courses.

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RetireStack Score

🏆 RetireStack Score Breakdown

⛳ Facility Quality 88 Very Good

36 holes · Billy Casper Golf (2 courses) · 12 pickleball courts · leagues available

🎉 Social & Community 87 Very Good

Golf · 100+ clubs · Desert concerts

🏠 Real Estate Value 80 Very Good

Entry from $350K · +5.6% annually

🏥 Healthcare Access 83 Very Good

Desert Regional Medical Center — 10 miles

☀️ Climate & Lifestyle 94 Excellent

Climate index: 93/100

RetireStack Score = weighted composite of 5 dimensions. Updated quarterly.

🏠 Real Estate Snapshot

Entry-Level

$350K+

Mid-Range

$580K

Premium

$900K

Monthly HOA

$200

Property Tax

1.1%/yr

Est. Total/Month

~$3,800

✓ HOA includes: Golf, recreation centers, cable, trash

📈 Appreciation: +5.6% annually

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⛳ Golf Details

Holes36

DesignerBilly Casper Golf (2 courses)

Slope Rating120–135

Resident FeesIncluded in HOA

ConditionVery Good — bermuda/overseed

🏊 All Amenities

2 Golf Courses
3 Recreation Centers
Pools
Tennis
Pickleball
100+ Nearby Golf Courses

👥 Community Life

Population18,000

Homes9,800

Avg. Resident Age68

Clubs & Activities100+

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Leagues & Competition

Golf, pickleball, tennis, bocce leagues

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Social Events

Desert concerts, charity events, holiday parades

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New Resident Programs

Welcome wagon, club fairs

📍 Location Intelligence

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Nearest AirportPalm Springs International (PSP) — 10 miles

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Nearest CityPalm Desert — 2 miles | Palm Springs — 12 miles | Rancho Mirage — 5 miles

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HealthcareDesert Regional Medical Center — 10 miles | Eisenhower Health

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Shopping & DiningEl Paseo Drive, The Gardens on El Paseo, Westfield Palm Desert

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Drive TimesPalm Springs Airport 15 min | Los Angeles 2 hrs | San Diego 2.5 hrs

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Snowbird Friendly?Yes — popular seasonal community

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