Neighborhoods · Phoenix Metro, AZ
Paradise Valley
Resort-town luxury between Camelback and Mummy Mountains.
~13,000
Population
$3.82M
Median Home Price
+15% over the last 12 months
42
Median Age
$116,684
Avg. Household Income
1961
Incorporated
5.2 people/acre
Density
Living in Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley incorporated in 1961 specifically to control its own zoning, and it shows: lot sizes are large, building heights are limited, and there's no strip retail cutting through residential streets. The result is one of the lowest-density, highest-value towns in the state, wedged between Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain, and Piestewa Peak.
The town has no commercial center of its own by design. Residents lean on next-door Scottsdale and Phoenix for shopping and dining, and on the town's nine resorts, including Sanctuary, Camelback Inn, and Mountain Shadows, for everything else.
Resorts
Nine full-service resorts call Paradise Valley home, several with their own spas, golf, and destination restaurants open to the public.
Medical
Four medical centers serve the area, including Mayo Clinic Hospital just across the border in north Phoenix.
Golf
3 courses in the area, all within a short drive of each other.
Camelback Golf Club
Two 18-hole courses at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn, native grasses and lake carries at the base of the mountain.
The Short Course at Mountain Shadows
18-hole par-3 designed by Forrest Richardson, lit for twilight play, holes running 70-200 yards.
Paradise Valley Country Club
Private, established 1953, parkland-style layout renovated by Coore & Crenshaw.
Where to Eat
A handful of standout tables in and around Paradise Valley.
El Chorro
Southwestern classic open since 1934, famous for its sticky buns and patio dining.
Lon's at the Hermosa Inn
New American in a historic 1930s adobe hacienda, one of the valley's best patios.
elements at Sanctuary
Asian-inspired fine dining with sweeping Camelback Mountain views.
Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows
Modern American resort dining, casual enough for a weeknight.
Schools
Zoned to Scottsdale Unified School District, 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 Map & Stats
Official crime statistics and map from the Paradise Valley Police Department.
Homes for Sale in Paradise Valley
Active and recently sold homes in Paradise Valley, pulled from the map above.
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