Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Waddell
Waddell, AZ Area Guide
An upscale abode with excellent opportunities for outdoor adventure miles from Phoenix
Nature
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Suburban
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Great Location
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Upscale
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Desert
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Scenic
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Waddell is a small suburb about 30 miles northwest of Phoenix. Waddell is an upscale community boasting large Spanish-style homes and luxury apartments complemented by palm-tree-lined streets, cacti, and scenic mountain views. Although Waddell is great for all renters, this area is a haven for nature lovers. Along with an abundance of neighborhood parks, Waddell boasts easy access to White Tank Mountain Regional Park, a picturesque desert park great for hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and more. The community is also convenient to the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, which houses the largest collection of exotic animals in the state (and if you’re lucky, you can feed some of the animals)! During summer, residents can take a day trip up to Lake Pleasant for fishing, camping, scuba diving, and boating. Renters, especially commuters, enjoy proximity to Phoenix. By using U.S. Highway 303 and Interstate 10, Waddell residents can drive into the city within 35 minutes or less.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,225
Average: $115,390
Education
2,774
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,678
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waddell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,042 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,042 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,138 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wildlife World Zoo
- White Tank Mountain Regional Park
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.