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Paradise Valley

Arizona · Phoenix · 178,854 residents · 43.362 sq mi
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The short version

Paradise Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $526,354. These figures are approximated by combining the 44 census tracts that make up Paradise Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178,854
Population density
4,125 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,625
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,556
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,354
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,905
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(116,782)
Black2.7%(4,851)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(37,348)
Asian5%(8,947)
Other6.1%(10,926)
Diversity Score65.4%(116,945)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(116,782)
Black2.7%(4,851)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(37,348)
Asian5%(8,947)
Other6.1%(10,926)
Diversity Score65.4%(116,945)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
14.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Far North
Pop 167,202
Camelback East
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona?

Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona has about 178,854 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona earns about $101,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona expensive?

In Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona, the median home is worth about $526,354, and the typical rent is about $1,905 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona?

About 8.6% of people in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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