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Living in
Paradise Valley.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent and $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above those.
About
Life in Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley is a community of 12,621 people in Arizona. The median household income is $247,159, median rent runs about $3,501 per month, and median home values are around $2,000,001. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Paradise Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
55.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
15.2%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.2% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Paradise Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Paradise Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (18.0%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.2%
of residents
65 and Older
32.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.1%
of households
Married Couples
66.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 127% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Paradise Valley
In Paradise Valley, rent runs 127% above the AZ average, and home values are 407% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
13.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
6.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
95.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $3,592,515 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below AZ average
Unemployment in Paradise Valley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maricopa County, which includes Paradise Valley, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Paradise Valley: Maricopa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Maricopa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Paradise Valley is less than 1% of Maricopa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Paradise Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area
Commute20.7 min avg
How Paradise Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Paradise Valley, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 93% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Paradise Valley runs 93% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
24
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
608.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Paradise Valley Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 44 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Maricopa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Maricopa County, which includes Paradise Valley, the most common type is flash flood, with 44 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.9M |
| 2024 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.8M |
| 2023 | 58 | Heat | $7.8M |
| 2022 | 106 | Flash Flood | $6.8M |
| 2021 | 77 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29.5M |
| 2020 | 55 | Heat | $1.5M |
| 2019 | 90 | Heat | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 120 | Flash Flood | $4.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Maricopa County, county-wide
Paradise Valley is less than 1% of Maricopa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality73 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Maricopa County, which includes Paradise Valley, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
73
Good Days
32
per year
Moderate Days
295
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Maricopa County, county-wide
Paradise Valley is less than 1% of Maricopa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate103°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Paradise Valley has hot summers (avg high 103°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
103°/80°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
161
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
34
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 43°F | 1.11" |
| Feb | 69°F | 46°F | 1.24" |
| Mar | 76°F | 52°F | 1.10" |
| Apr | 83°F | 58°F | 0.34" |
| May | 92°F | 67°F | 0.16" |
| Jun | 102°F | 76°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 104°F | 83°F | 0.90" |
| Aug | 103°F | 82°F | 0.83" |
| Sep | 98°F | 75°F | 0.60" |
| Oct | 87°F | 63°F | 0.62" |
| Nov | 75°F | 51°F | 0.79" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 0.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Paradise Valley
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Paradise Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Scottsdale
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Scottsdale
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Scottsdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 74.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
74.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Paradise Valley (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 85,991 students · in-state tuition $9,552 · 33% graduate · median earnings $43,584 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 73,371 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 44% graduate · median earnings $50,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
8.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 64,674 students · in-state tuition $12,975 · 68% graduate · median earnings $69,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
5.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 53,782 students · in-state tuition $11,974 · 42% graduate · median earnings $69,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,466 students · in-state tuition $7,570 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,229 students · in-state tuition $26,733 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
45 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayTuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayCities Near Paradise Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Paradise Valley FAQ
Is Paradise Valley, Arizona affordable?⌄
Paradise Valley's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $247,159/year. Median home value is $2,000,000+.
Is Paradise Valley, Arizona safe?⌄
Paradise Valley's violent crime rate was 24 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 609 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Paradise Valley, Arizona?⌄
Maricopa County, which includes Paradise Valley, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Paradise Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $247,159/year. The median home value is $2,000,000+. About 14% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Paradise Valley, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Paradise Valley is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from