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Paradise Valley, AZ

Founded 1961Maricopa CountyElev. 409 m
Population
12,621
Median home
$2,000,001
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Paradise Valley

With about 12,621 residents, Paradise Valley is one of Arizona's notable places. Paradise Valley was founded in 1961 and sits in Maricopa County. The median age is 55.5 and the median household income is $236,250. Homes carry a median value of $2,000,001, and about 95% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.8%). Around 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,621
Median age
55.5
Median household income
$236,250
Per-capita income
$149,318
Poverty rate
5%
High-school grad or higher
98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg. commute
22 min
Work from home
25.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.8%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%
Black0.1%
Asian5.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts68.4%
Sales & office20.6%
Service6.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.5%
Production, transportation & material moving1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$2,000,001
Median gross rent
$3,501/mo
Owner-occupied
95.1%
Median year built
1985
Households
4,972
Avg. household size
2.53

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Paradise Valley has 3 public schools — 3 elementary.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading75%
Math75%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cherokee Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kiva Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Montessori AcademyElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime92% below national
Paradise Valley32
Arizona429
United States386
↓ 53% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% below national
Paradise Valley1,329
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Paradise Valley Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Paradise Valley.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Maricopa County
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Paradise Valley is in Maricopa County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Paradise Valley was founded in 1961 and sits in Maricopa County. Elevation ~409 m.

Map of Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, AZ
Where Paradise Valley is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jones, Edward L., HouseConnor-Harold HouseGlaus House
Notable people from Paradise Valley
Jessica TonnCharles BrewerLuke MoffattKatrina CarlsonSteve BushRiggs LennonFred PaoliAbby HornacekJack Orman
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Nearby cities
Phoenix (8 mi)Scottsdale (11 mi)Tempe (11 mi)Glendale (13 mi)Fountain Hills (13 mi)Mesa (18 mi)

Common questions

Paradise Valley — frequently asked

What is the population of Paradise Valley, Arizona?
Paradise Valley has a population of about 12,621, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Paradise Valley?
The median home value in Paradise Valley is $2,000,001, and the median gross rent is $3,501/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Paradise Valley safe? What is the crime rate?
Paradise Valley Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 32 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Paradise Valley face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Maricopa County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley has 3 public schools (3 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Paradise Valley?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Paradise Valley. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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