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Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, located between Phoenix and Scottsdale. It spans about 15.4 square miles and had a population of 12,658 at the 2020 census.

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Schools

The Paradise Valley Unified School District includes 30 elementary schools, one K-8 school, seven middle schools, five high schools, two alternative schools, and a K-12 online school.

Getting around

Paradise Valley is centrally located between Scottsdale and Phoenix, with access to nearby Valley freeways. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 15 to 20 minutes away by car.

Homes and housing

Housing in Paradise Valley consists largely of properties on minimum one-acre lots, with nearly half of the homes built in the 1980s. The town's zoning limits commercial development, keeping the area primarily residential.

Things to do

The town is known for golf courses and is adjacent to Camelback Mountain, home to the Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail. Nearby parks and preserves include Echo Canyon Recreation Area, Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Lookout Mountain Preserve, and Granada Park. Trails in the area range from flat multi-use paths, such as the Paradise Valley - Venturoso Park Bike Path, to more strenuous mountain hikes.

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