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Paradise Valley

Arizona · 12,820 residents · 15.38 sq mi
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Paradise Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,553. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 165% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,820
−6%since 2000
from 13,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
+10%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Paradise Valley
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,553
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,228 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,812
+7%since 2000
from $81,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18%
US avg: 7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,822
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,076 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+55%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(12,766)
Black0.7%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(364)
Asian2%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(1,789)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(11,520)
Black0.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(479)
Asian4%(516)
Other1.7%(217)
Diversity Score23.6%(3,021)
Diversity Score
24
+80%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

Paradise Valley, Arizona has about 12,820 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paradise Valley, Arizona earns about $133,553 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,822 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

About 69.0% 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 5.8% 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 1,149 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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