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Paradise Valley

Arizona · 12,658 residents · 15.38 sq mi
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Paradise Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $212,773. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,663,200. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 246% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,658
−7%since 2000
from 13,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+16%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Paradise Valley
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$212,773
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,228 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$147,999
+82%since 2000
from $81,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,663,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,151
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,076 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
4.3% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(10,340)
Black0.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(693)
Asian7.7%(976)
Other4.9%(621)
Diversity Score40.7%(5,158)
Diversity Score
41
+211%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

Paradise Valley, Arizona has about 12,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paradise Valley, Arizona earns about $212,773 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 $1,663,200, and the typical rent is about $3,151 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

About 73.0% 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 4.1% 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 987 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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