Paradise Valley, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Paradise Valley, Arizona is 12,621 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $236,250, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 55.5.
The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (12,784 → 12,523).
12,621
Population
821
People / sq mi
$236,250
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Paradise Valley covers 15.4 sq mi of land at 821 people per square mile.
About Paradise Valley, AZ
Housing cost is the defining feature of Paradise Valley: the median home is valued at $2,000,001. With 12,621 residents, Paradise Valley is a city in Arizona.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $236,250, putting Paradise Valley near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.5%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $2,000,001, with typical rent around $3,501.
Paradise Valley is among the best-educated US cities: 72.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 25.8% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Paradise Valley — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Paradise Valley town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Paradise Valley town had a population of 12,784 in 2010 and 12,523 in 2024, a -2.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,637 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.07%.
12,523
Population (2024)
12,784
Population (2010)
14,637
Peak (2019)
-0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,784 |
| 2011 | 13,032 |
| 2012 | 13,323 |
| 2013 | 13,567 |
| 2014 | 13,810 |
| 2015 | 14,106 |
| 2016 | 14,218 |
| 2017 | 14,344 |
| 2018 | 14,454 |
| 2019 | 14,637 |
| 2020 | 12,686 |
| 2021 | 12,667 |
| 2022 | 12,603 |
| 2023 | 12,557 |
| 2024 | 12,523 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$236,250
Median Household Income
$149,318
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
95.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.1%
High School+
72.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
64.8%
Public Transit
25.8%
Work From Home
22.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
56.0%
Foreign Born
85.1%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
96.1%
Health Insurance
100.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.7% |
| Information | 12.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paradise Valley, Arizona has a population of 12,621 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Paradise Valley, Arizona is $236,250, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Paradise Valley, Arizona is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 95.1%.
The median age in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 55.5 years. The population is 52.4% male and 47.6% female.
The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (12,784 → 12,523).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.