Living in Glendale AZ at 55+: Nearest Communities

Nearest 55+ communities to Glendale

Community	Location	Opened	Homes	Golf	Recurring fees	One-time fees	Straight-line distance*
Sun Air Estates	Peoria	Built 1973–2001 (per 55places)	About 814 homes (per 55places)	No golf course in the community	Units 3–6 about $230/yr per home; Unit 2 about $65/mo; optional pool/clubhouse about $300/yr (approximate, from listings, Oct 2026)	No $4,000 buy-in reported in listings; ask Greg for transfer fees	5.3 mi
Sun City	Sun City (unincorporated Maricopa County)	January 1, 1960	About 27,000–28,000 (published figures vary)	8 courses owned by the Recreation Centers of Sun City (RCSC)	$680 per property per year (RCSC, 2026)	$4,000 PIF + $1,500 CIF + $500 transfer + $30 recording	8.3 mi
Westbrook Village	Peoria	1982 (completed 1993)	3,910 (44 neighborhoods)	2 × 18 holes: Lakes (par 71) and Vistas (par 72)	$819 per year base assessment (2026)	$4,655 Preservation Fee + $350 disclosure + $50 CC&R docs	9.3 mi
Ventana Lakes	Peoria	Association formed 1986; built from the mid-1980s	About 1,700–1,770 (published figures vary)	No golf course in the community	$360.36/quarter base per home (about $120/mo); Gardens adds about $262.50/qtr (verified May 2026)	$4,000 CARE fee + about $200 transfer + about $200 disclosure (May 2026)	10.7 mi

Fees and rates are subject to change. Last checked October 2026. Verify with the HOA.

*Straight-line distance from OpenStreetMap's Glendale city point to each community's OpenStreetMap location. Driving distance is longer.

Fees and rules change, often yearly. Each figure is sourced and dated on that community's guide page. Confirm in the resale disclosure packet.

Sun Air Estates

A small, established 55+ neighborhood of single-family and attached homes in central Peoria, with a pool and clubhouse and a volunteer-run HOA.

Sun Air Estates guide → · Home values

Sun City

The original active adult community, with eight golf courses and some of the lowest recurring costs in the Valley.

Sun City guide → · Home values

Westbrook Village

An established Peoria community with two 18-hole courses, two clubhouses and a central location near Loop 101.

Westbrook Village guide → · Home values

Ventana Lakes

A non-gated 55+ community on the Peoria/Sun City line, built around nine stocked lakes with walking paths, fishing and non-motorized boating.

Ventana Lakes guide → · Home values

Glendale at a glance

Population: 248,325 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census, via QuickFacts).
Spring training: Camelback Ranch–Glendale, spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox (per MLB.com).
Arizona taxes for retirees: 2.5% flat state income tax; Social Security isn't taxed by Arizona (Arizona Department of Revenue). See cost of moving to Arizona.
Summer heat: Phoenix Sky Harbor's 1991–2020 normal July high is 106.5°F; January is 67.6°F (NOAA). See the snowbird & seasonal living guide.
City services: City of Glendale official website.

Other cities: Living in Surprise at 55+ · Living in Buckeye at 55+ · Living in Peoria at 55+ · Living in Goodyear at 55+

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Frequently asked questions

What 55+ communities are in Glendale, AZ?

None of the 19 communities in our guide is inside Glendale city limits. The closest we cover are Sun Air Estates, Sun City, Westbrook Village, Ventana Lakes.

Does Arizona tax Social Security if I retire in Glendale?

No. The Arizona Department of Revenue lists Social Security as income Arizona doesn't tax. Arizona's individual income tax is a flat 2.5%.

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Sources

Facts on this page were gathered from the sources below in October 2026. Third-party agent and listing sites are noted as such. Fees and rules change, so always check the association's current documents.

Living in Glendale at 55+