Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
New River
New River, AZ Area Guide
Savor the serene beauty of the Sonoran Desert
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Secluded
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Active
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Mountain Views
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Located about 35 miles north of Downtown Phoenix, New River provides residents with a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of city life. The rugged landscape of the Sonoran Desert defines New River, along with the many recreational opportunities available at nearby parks such as Anthem Community Park, Cave Creek Regional Park, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, and Phoenix Sonoran Preserve.
New River offers plenty of modern amenities as well, with several shopping centers, restaurants, and convenience stores strewn throughout town as well as the many retail delights at the expansive Outlets at Anthem. Quick access to I-17 makes getting around from New River a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,146
Average: $132,745
Education
4,264
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,325
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New River, 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
Public
Grades PK-8
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
437 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cave Creek Recreation Area
- Spur Cross Ranch
- Desert Outdoor Center-Lake Pleasant
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.