Arizona's Premier Address for Luxury Living
Paradise Valley, located between Phoenix and Scottsdale, is widely recognized as one of the most affluent communities in the country. Strict zoning limits commercial development to resorts, country clubs, and schools, which keeps the town almost entirely residential and helps preserve the low-density estate character it's known for.
Real estate here consists almost exclusively of custom luxury homes, typically on lots of an acre or more, many gated and set well back from the road. A growing share of activity now comes from teardowns, where buyers purchase older homes specifically for the land, then build new ultra-luxury estates in their place, which has become one of the more common paths to owning in the town given how limited turnkey inventory and undeveloped lots can be. Camelback Mountain anchors the southern edge of town, Mummy Mountain sits near its center, and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve borders it to the west, so mountain and desert views are the norm rather than the exception. Camelback Mountain's trail system alone draws hundreds of thousands of hikers a year, making it one of the most popular urban hikes in the country.
Paradise Valley is also home to several of the Valley's most well-known resorts, including the Sanctuary, the Phoenician, Royal Palms, Camelback Inn, and the Ritz-Carlton, which brings a steady flow of high-end dining, spas, and hospitality right into the neighborhood without the town needing much commercial development of its own.
Because Paradise Valley sits right between Phoenix and Scottsdale, residents get quick access to both cities' shopping, dining, and airport proximity, while maintaining a level of privacy and quiet that's hard to find elsewhere in the Valley. It's a market defined by low inventory and high demand, and one where discretion and privacy are often as important to buyers as the home itself.
With inventory this limited and demand this high, seeing what's actually available in Paradise Valley matters more than in almost any other Valley market. Below, you'll find current Paradise Valley listings to browse by price, lot size, and property type, along with a closer look at the area's schools, demographics, and nearby dining and shopping. And if you still have questions after digging in, our FAQ section covers what buyers ask us most.
12,813 people live in Paradise Valley, where the median age is 53 and the average individual income is $148,984. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Paradise Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Anderson Peter, Wetzel's Pretzels, and Luxe Boutique.
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| Dining | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.48 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Paradise Valley has 5,029 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Paradise Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,813 people call Paradise Valley home. The population density is 868 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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