Population 19,653 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Paradise Valley
Household size in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Paradise Valley is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.59, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.7 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.6 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Paradise Valley skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 48.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Paradise Valley: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Paradise Valley has a lower share of single-parent households than most Arizona cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Paradise Valley
Renters in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Paradise Valley is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Paradise Valley, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Paradise Valley are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the Phoenix area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,312 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,563 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,958 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,244 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$932 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in Paradise Valley runs $2,244 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $932 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Paradise Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.2% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Paradise Valley: 71.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Paradise Valley has the highest share of college graduates of any Arizona city with 5,000+ people.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Paradise Valley: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Paradise Valley
| Period | Paradise Valley | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Paradise Valley has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Paradise Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley | 2.38 | 51.6 | 8.1% | 15.3% | 15.8% | 1986 | $2,244 | 71.8% | 98.8% | 2.2% |
| Scottsdale | 2.16 | 48.1 | 6.3% | 32.0% | 13.7% | 1989 | $2,351 | 61.0% | 97.2% | 3.5% |
| Phoenix area | 2.80 | 39.1 | 12.9% | 33.4% | 8.4% | 1993 | $1,927 | 35.0% | 89.5% | 4.8% |
| Fountain Hills | 2.15 | 60.3 | 4.9% | 15.5% | 16.0% | 1994 | $2,035 | 50.5% | 97.4% | 5.6% |
| Glendale | 2.90 | 36.3 | 15.7% | 39.5% | 6.3% | 1986 | $1,744 | 24.7% | 85.1% | 5.5% |
| Mesa | 2.69 | 40.2 | 11.9% | 33.7% | 9.7% | 1990 | $1,815 | 32.3% | 90.7% | 4.2% |
| Fort McDowell | 3.91 | 28.0 | 31.3% | 14.3% | 8.5% | 1997 | $595 | 13.3% | 79.5% | 11.3% |
| Peoria | 2.80 | 42.0 | 10.7% | 24.7% | 6.7% | 1999 | $2,031 | 37.1% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| Alchesay Flat | 3.79 | 28.5 | 19.3% | 15.7% | 14.4% | 2001 | $595 | 14.2% | 84.8% | 6.2% |
| Sun City | 1.92 | 66.6 | 3.8% | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1980 | $1,807 | 27.2% | 94.2% | 5.5% |
| Tolleson | 3.83 | 29.4 | 20.8% | 30.9% | 5.7% | 2006 | $2,009 | 13.5% | 76.8% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Paradise Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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