Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
30%
Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,470
Population
14,357
Renter Mix
5% Rent
Experience one of the finest communities in the Phoenix area
Suburban
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Great Schools
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Upscale
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Paradise Valley is a luxury, suburban community located just off the northeastern corner of Phoenix. Paradise Valley is known as one of metro Phoenix’s most desirable cities, with its landscape almost entirely filled by residential neighborhoods and golf courses paired with terrific schools and a peaceful atmosphere. Amenity-laden apartment communities, luxurious houses, and modern condos and townhomes make up Paradise Valley’s thriving rental scene.
The rugged landscape of the region offers stunning scenery and opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. The Phoenix Mountains Preserve is located a few minutes west of town while Mummy Mountain is Paradise Valley’s scenic centerpiece. For those looking for indoor fun, the city offers art galleries like Cosanti Originals. Countless options of restaurants and retailers lie a few minutes south of Paradise Valley in Downtown Scottsdale.
Explore the City
Paradise Valley offers a quiet neighborhood feel to its residents.
Explore the Dixie Peak trailhead in Paradise Valley.
Camelback Golf Club offers an 18 hole course in Paradise Valley.
During the summertime, take a dip in the local Paradise Valley pool.
Indian Bend Wash Park has something for everyone in Paradise Valley.
Original Breakfast House in Paradise Valley offers a cozy and eclectic interior.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$218,050
Average: $216,076
Education
8,259
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,171
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Paradise Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
5%
Non-Renters
95%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Paradise Valley, AZ is $2,470 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Paradise Valley has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,470/month
547 Sq Ft
House
$11,267/month
2,920 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,765/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,613/month
1,671 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Paradise Valley, AZ is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
689 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
608 Students
Public
Grades K-8
107 Students
Public
Grades K-8
107 Students
School data provided by
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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
- Cholla Trailhead - Camelback Mountain
- Tonto National Forest
- Granada Park
- Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
- Arcadia Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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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.