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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paradise Valley

Arizona · 13,664 residents · 15.38 sq mi
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Paradise Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,228. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $726,400. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 270% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,664
+17%since 1990
from 11,671 in 1990
1990 – 2025
888 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 759 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.3
+4%since 1990
from 44.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Paradise Valley
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$150,228
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $110,550 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$81,290
+30%since 1990
from $62,376 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$726,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $372,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,076
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
97.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
3.0% rent
4.8
+44%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(11,377)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(286)
Asian1.4%(160)
Diversity Score11.7%(1,368)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(12,766)
Black0.7%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(364)
Asian2%(275)
Diversity Score13.1%(1,789)
13
+12%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.1%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
32.1%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−55%since 1990
from 28.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

Paradise Valley, Arizona has about 13,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in Paradise Valley, Arizona earns about $150,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Paradise Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $726,400, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

About 69.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

About 2.5% of people in Paradise Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paradise Valley, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Paradise Valley, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,993 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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