Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley is a desert and mountain town in Arizona east of state capital Phoenix, of which it is a suburb. It is Arizona's wealthiest municipality. The town is known for its luxury golf courses, shopping, expensive real estate, and restaurant scene. According to the 2020 census, its population was 12,658. Despite its relatively small area and population compared to other municipalities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise Valley is home to eight full-service resorts, making it one of Arizona's premier tourist destinations.
Paradise Valley, Arizona | |
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| Motto: "There is a reason we call this valley 'paradise'" | |
Location in Maricopa County, Arizona | |
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| Coordinates: 33°31′52″N 111°56′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
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| • Mayor | Jerry Bien-Willner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.41 sq mi (39.90 km2) |
| • Land | 15.38 sq mi (39.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,854 ft (565 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,658 |
| • Density | 823.02/sq mi (317.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code | 85253 |
| Area code | 480 |
| FIPS code | 04-52930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413114 |
| Website | www |
The town's name comes from the expansive area known as Paradise Valley that spreads from north of the Phoenix Mountains to Cave Creek and Carefree on the north and the McDowell Mountains to the east. Resident children attend schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District.