Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
12%
Over 65
39%
Cave Creek, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,474
Population
4,837
Renter Mix
14% Rent
The Phoenix suburb “Where the Wild West Lives”
Suburb
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Commuter
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Small Town
The town of Cave Creek is an upscale suburb positioned about 25 miles north of Phoenix on the edge of Tonto National Forest. The town is mostly made up of residential neighborhoods, with a rental market dominated by single-family homes. Surrounded by the region’s rugged desert terrain and hosting a number of attractions drawing on the mythology of the American southwest, Cave Creek bills itself as “Where the Wild West Lives.” The community’s location offers locals prime access to the unspoiled natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, with sprawling nature preserves and trail networks within minutes of anywhere in town. Boasting a low crime rate and high-performing schools, Cave Creek is a great option for folks raising families.
Explore the City
Rancho Manana Golf Club is a scenic golf course in historic Cave Creek.
Bull riding attracts locals on Wednesday and Friday nights at Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek.
Desert Awareness Park playground in Cave Creek is a popular gathering spot.
Frontier Town takes you back to the Old West, featuring performers and gift shops in Cave Creek.
Overton trailhead at Cave Creek Regional Park has miles of trails for residents to explore.
Pueblo revival townhomes are a unique housing option in Cave Creek.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,825
Average: $124,199
Education
2,345
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,459
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cave Creek has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Cave Creek, AZ is $1,482 for one bedroom, and $1,657 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cave Creek has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,482/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$6,317/month
2,596 Sq Ft
Learn More About Cave Creek
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cave Creek, AZ is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Desert Willow Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
Evit Cactus Shadows High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2 Students
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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 June 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.