Paradise Valley

Known for its many resorts and expensive real estate, Paradise Valley is a small, affluent town in Maricopa County, Arizona.  Extending from Camelback Mountain north to Mountain View Rd – and from about 40th St to Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley has a total area of 15.5 square miles.  The town’s name along with all the other various entities bearing the same name comes from the expansive area known as Paradise Valley, that spreads from north of the Phoenix mountains to Cave Creek & Carefree on the north and the McDowell Mountains to the east.  The zip code for Paradise Valley az homes for sale is 85253.

The central terrain of Paradise Valley is dominated by Mummy Mountain.  Other landmarks include the Piestewa Peak mountainous area on the western border and Camelback Mountain on the southern border.  Conveniently located in the heart of the Scottsdale-Phoenix metropolitan area, the affluent enclave of Paradise Valley, nestled against Camelback Mountain, adds its own exclusive flair to the Phoenix metro area.

Housing

If you’re in the market to purchase Paradise Valley AZ real estate you will find a variety of residential options to choose from.  50s-vintage brick ranch and southwestern-style homes spread over acre-plus lots; hillside Paradise Valley AZ homes for sale with soaring views of the valley and city lights; modern homes with clean lines made of glass and steel; and custom or semi-custom palaces of stucco and stone also dot the area landscape.

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The median home value in Paradise Valley is $1,479,200. The The median age of Paradise AZ real estate is 33 years. Renters make up 3.64% of the population and 14.00% of houses and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

People

The population of Paradise Valley is 13,025 with 844 people per square mile (population density). The median age is 50.4.  70.62% of people are married and 7.79% are divorced. The average household size is 2.57 people.  3 7.79% of people are married with children and 3.16% have children, but are single.

Climate

Paradise Valley experiences 7 inches of rain per year with no snow. The average number of days with any measurable precipitation is 28. There are approximately 299 sunny days per year, with July highs around 105 degrees and January lows around 35 degrees. Click here for local weather updates.

Education & Schools

The quality of a school district is often a top factor for parents considering where to live. Strong school systems attract new residents and help their cities prosper.  Most of Paradise Valley is within the highly acclaimed Scottsdale Unified School District.  Phoenix Union High School Districtand Creighton Elementary District also serve Paradise valley.  Click here for a list of public schools serving the area.

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Arizona State University (ASU) is the main institution of higher education in the Phoenix area with its main campus located in Tempe.  ASU also has campuses in northwest Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale.  A branch of the University of Arizona College of Medicine is located near ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus. The Maricopa County Community College District includes ten community colleges and two skills centers throughout the Phoenix metro area.

Economy

The unemployment rate in Paradise Valley is 5.20%, with future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.80%.  Sales tax is 8.80%.  Income tax is 3.36%.  Income per capita is $95,689, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $139,524.  Top employers in or near Paradise Valley include:  Camelback Inn, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley – Scottsdale Phoenix Country Day School, Paradise, Valley Country Club, Hermosa Inn and the Town of Paradise Valley.

The city of Phoenix s is also home to four Fortune 500 companies including: Avnet, Freeport-McMoRan, PetSmart and Republic Services. Honeywell’s Aerospace division is headquartered in Phoenix, and the valley hosts many of their avionics and mechanical facilities. Intel has one of their largest sites in the area, employing about 12,000 employees.  The headquarters of U-HAUL International; Best Western; and Apollo Group, parent of the University of Phoenix area also located in Phoenix. US Air/American Airlines is the largest carrier at Sky Harbor International Airport and Mesa Air Group, a regional airline group, is headquartered in Phoenix.

Interesting Things to Do

Whether you’re interested in culture and the arts, sporting events, desert hiking, world-class golf, shopping, or luxury spa treatments, Paradise Valley and nearby Scottsdale have it all.  For a list of interesting things to do in Paradise Valley, click here.

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TRANSPORTATION

Valley Metro provides public transportation for Paradise Valley and throughout the metropolitan area, with its trains, buses, and ride-share program.  The nearest major airport serving Paradise Valley is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX / KPHX), with international and domestic flights , located 6 miles from the center of Phoenix, AZ.  Another major airport is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA / KIWA), offering domestic flights from Mesa, Arizona.