Paradise Valley is actually two separate communities, located within the Phoenix city limits. The first is the Town of Paradise Valley, consisting mainly of elite, high priced homes in the Sonoran Desert Hills or tucked behind estate walls. This area, located just north of Camelback Mountain, is almost entirely residential. It encompasses several resorts, as well as exclusive shops and restaurants. The second is Greater Paradise Valley, situated around Paradise Valley Mall. This area contains retail developments, apartments, condominiums, single family homes and town homes as well as small estates with horse privileges and several golf courses. The area is known for its excellent schools and overall quality of family life. The median age in Greater Paradise Valley is 35, with median income just over $50,000. The median home value is $180,000.

Desert Ridge, a master-planned community over 5,700 acres in size is Paradise Valley’s largest. It includes residential housing as well as the fabulous newly opened 950 room J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, whose Wildfire Golf Club is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses. The spectacular 1,000 acre Desert Ridge Marketplace features shops, restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater complex with state-of-the-art sound and stadium style seating, as well as open air concerts and events, making it a popular gathering site for friends and a great date-night destination.

Paradise Valley Community College has a large and ever expanding campus, and branches of Ottawa University, University of Phoenix and Rio Salado Community College are located here as well. Paradise Valley Hospital meets the medical needs of the community, and Mayo Clinic is close by, so residents are always well taken care of.

Come find your own piece of “Paradise” in the Valley of the Sun!

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