Paradise Valley, AZ Area Guide

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Paradise Valley Area Facts

  • Paradise Valley has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Paradise Valley crime rates are 40% lower than the Arizona average
  • Cost of living in Paradise Valley is 185% higher than the Arizona average
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An Extravagant City with Beautiful Homes User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) The best areas in Paradise Valley, AZ are Dolphinaris where you can get close to and swim with dolphins. You can visit the Phoenix Mountains Preserve that consists of Piestewa Peak, Camelback Mountain and Papago Park. The Talking Stick Resort is always open and you can visit the ...Read More spa, pool, golf and casino.

I think everything about this city is great except the cost of living. Buying a house in this area will cost over a million dollars, and it is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. The sales and income tax are high in this town and, so are groceries, medications and rent.

There is an excellent education system in place, and more than half of the high school graduates go on to successfully complete a bachelor’s degree. The crime rate is below average, but property theft is high. The city is not diverse, and over 90% of the residents are Caucasian and married with children. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Paradise Valley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
      Echo Canyon Recreation Area
      Mescal Park
      Rotary Park Playground
      Scottsdale Rotary Park
      Cholla Cove Park
      East Lawn
      Mercury Mine Basin Park

      Entertainment

      Scottsdale Railroad Museum
      Model Railroad Building
      Harkins Shea 14
      Shemer Art Center
      Phoenix Bat Cave
      David and Gladys Wright House
      Paradise Valley Stadium 7
      Harkins Fashion Square 7

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Five Guys
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      OHSO Brewery
      Dirty Dogg Saloon
      Oregano's Pizza Bistro
      Jason's Deli
      Ernie's Restaurant and Sports Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Paradise Valley? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Paradise Valley.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Paradise Valley? The cost of living in Paradise Valley is 286/100 - which is 185% higher than Arizona.
      Paradise Valley
      286

      186% more expensive than average

      Arizona
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Paradise Valley? Paradise Valley crime rates are 1,329, which are 40% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      1,329 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 76

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Paradise Valley? The median income in Paradise Valley is $212,773 which is 314% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $212,773285% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $147,999396% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Paradise Valley a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Paradise Valley home prices? Paradise Valley home prices are $1,663,200 - which is 840% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $1,663,200800% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,151232% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Paradise Valley have good schools? The Paradise Valley graduation rate is 97% - which is 19% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      72%

      51% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Paradise Valley a good place to live? Paradise Valley has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      3 total surveys

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