Neighborhoods · Phoenix Metro, AZ
Arcadia
Citrus-grove ranch homes at the foot of Camelback Mountain.
~10,000
Population
$1.55M
Median Home Price
Arcadia Proper runs above $1.65M
40
Median Age
$92,401
Avg. Household Income
1899
First Citrus Grove
44th–68th St, Camelback Rd–canal
Boundaries
Living in Arcadia
Arizona's first citrus grove was planted here in 1899 near 56th Street and Indian School Road, and the rich soil and canal water at the base of Camelback Mountain made the area one of the state's most productive citrus districts through the mid-1950s. The Arcadia Water Company, founded in 1919, built 15 miles of concrete irrigation piping that still shapes the neighborhood's famously green, tree-lined lots today.
As citrus farming wound down, the groves gave way to suburban ranch homes on oversized lots, many still shaded by decades-old grapefruit and orange trees. That combination, mountain views, mature landscaping, and a short drive to both Old Town Scottsdale and central Phoenix, has made Arcadia one of the valley's most competitive and consistently appreciating neighborhoods.
Citrus & Green Lots
Irrigated, oversized lots with mature citrus trees are the neighborhood's signature, a legacy of its farming history that sets it apart from the desert-landscaped subdivisions nearby.
Camelback Mountain
Arcadia sits at the mountain's southern foot, with the Cholla and Echo Canyon trailheads both a short drive away.
Dining & Shops
A dense cluster of independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques along 40th Street and Campbell Avenue gives the neighborhood a walkable commercial core.
Golf
1 course in the area, all within a short drive of each other.
Where to Eat
A handful of standout tables in and around Arcadia.
Postino Arcadia
The original Postino wine cafe, housed in a 1940s brick post office building, known for bruschetta boards.
LGO (La Grande Orange)
Neighborhood market, bakery, and pizzeria that anchors the 40th Street/Campbell corner.
The Vig Arcadia
Casual New American gastropub with a large dog-friendly patio, open since 2006.
Ingo's Tasty Food
All-day dining with a wrap-around patio, open in Arcadia since 2013.
The Original Arcadia Tavern
Neighborhood tavern with local draft beers and classic pub fare, a longtime gathering spot.
Schools
Zoned to Scottsdale Unified School District (Arcadia Learning Community), with a cluster of top-rated private options nearby. Fair housing law means I can't offer an opinion on school quality, always confirm boundaries with the district and check independent ratings below.
Dig Into the Data
Independent, third-party sources for the numbers that matter before you buy.
GreatSchools.org
Independent ratings and reviews for every school zoned to this area.
Niche.com
Crime, demographics, and resident-reported livability scores.
Walk Score
Walkability, bikeability, and transit access by address.
Crime Maps & Stats
Official crime statistics and interactive maps from the Phoenix Police Department.
Homes for Sale in Arcadia
Active and recently sold homes in Arcadia, pulled from the map above.
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