Median Age
66 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
8%
Over 65
53%
Carefree
Carefree, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,438
Population
4,090
Renter Mix
12% Rent
Carefree living in the beautiful Sonoran Desert
Suburban
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Rural
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Peaceful
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Picturesque
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Mountain Views
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Upscale
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Nestled between Tonto National Forest and Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Carefree is a picturesque town with a tranquil, secluded atmosphere. Although Carefree feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, the town sits within a 30-minute drive of both Phoenix and Scottsdale, affording many residents short commute times.
Carefree is largely residential, offering residents an array of apartments and houses available for rent in scenic communities. Carefree’s small-town vibe is most evident in its charming downtown area, which boasts numerous specialty shops, restaurants, and the one-of-a-kind Carefree Desert Gardens. Carefree also fosters a strong sense of small-town community with exciting annual events like the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, Christmas in Carefree, and the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$146,311
Average: $161,945
Education
2,375
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,546
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carefree has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Carefree, AZ is $1,190 for a studio, $1,438 for one bedroom, and $1,718 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carefree has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,438/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$8,425/month
2,527 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Spur Cross Ranch
- Cave Creek Recreation Area
- Dynamite Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.