Paradise Valley, Arizona Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 13,664. Estimated population in July 2005: 14,558 (+6.5% change)
Males: 6,787 (49.7%), Females: 6,877 (50.3%)

Maricopa County

Zip code: 85253

Median resident age: 46.3 years
Median household income: $150,228 (year 2000)
Median house value: $722,700 (year 2000)

Races in Paradise Valley:

• White Non-Hispanic (93.4%)
• Hispanic (2.7%)
• Two or more races (1.0%)
• Black (0.7%)
• Asian Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (19.2%), English (17.1%), Irish (12.7%), Italian (6.3%), Russian (4.6%), Polish (4.5%).

Elevation: 1340 feet

Land area: 15.5 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Paradise Valley

• High school or higher: 98.2%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 69.1%
• Graduate or professional degree: 32.1%
• Unemployed: 2.0%
• Mean travel time to work: 22.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Paradise Valley town

• Never married: 16.7%
• Now married: 72.7%
• Separated: 0.6%
• Widowed: 5.2%
• Divorced: 4.8%

9.6% Foreign born (3.2% Europe, 2.6% North America, 2.3% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +1,582 (+13.1%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (5.2 miles , pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (8.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Scottsdale, AZ (5.2 miles ), Phoenix, AZ (8.3 miles ), Tempe, AZ (10.9 miles ), Guadalupe, AZ (12.3 miles ), Fountain Hills, AZ (16.2 miles ), Glendale, AZ (16.9 miles ), Mesa, AZ (17.1 miles ), Chandler, AZ (18.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 101 buildings, average cost: $590,700
• 1997: 93 buildings, average cost: $659,800
• 1998: 90 buildings, average cost: $655,200
• 1999: 109 buildings, average cost: $679,000
• 2000: 87 buildings, average cost: $742,900
• 2001: 78 buildings, average cost: $717,600
• 2002: 61 buildings, average cost: $864,000
• 2003: 65 buildings, average cost: $999,500
• 2004: 90 buildings, average cost: $922,500

Latitude: 33.54 N, Longitude: 111.96 W

Paradise Valley, Arizona business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.8%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (18.9%), Finance,insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing (16.0%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -299 (-2.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 799 (14.0%)

Average climate in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Paradise Valley-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/21/1972, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the Paradise Valley city center injured 3 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 1/17/1993, a category 2 tornado 6.5 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Steve Bush - 2005 NFL player (San Francisco 49ers, born: Jul 4, 1974), Nick Lewis - College basketball player (San Diego Toreros).

Hospitals/medical centers near Paradise Valley:

• SAMARITAN BEHAV HEALTH CNTR SCOTTSDALE (about 5 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ)
• SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE-OSBORN (about 5 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ)
• SENIOR HORIZONS (about 6 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ)

Political contributions by individuals in Paradise Valley, AZ

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Paradise Valley:

• PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 9 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)
• WILLIAMS GATEWAY (about 28 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: IWA)
• LUKE AFB (about 29 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; ID: LUF)

• SCOTTSDALE (about 7 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; ID: SDL)
• PHOENIX DEER VALLEY (about 13 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: DVT)
• FALCON FLD (about 18 miles; MESA, AZ; ID: FFZ)

Amtrak stations near Paradise Valley:

• 9 miles: PHOENIX AIRPORT (PHOENIX, TERMINAL 2) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
• 11 miles: PHOENIX NORTHWEST (PHOENIX, 8101 BLACK CANYON FWY.) - Bus Station. Services: public payphones, call for taxi service.
• 11 miles: PHOENIX (401 W. HARRISON ST.) - Bus Station. Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand.

Local government website: www.ci.paradise-valley.az.us/townhall

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Paradise Valley:

• PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 3,410)
• ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 9 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 37,174)
• RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 9 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,472)
• AL COLLINS GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOL LTD (about 9 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,057)
• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ONLINE CAMPUS (about 9 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 14,783)
• GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 9 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,969)
• SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 10 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,345)

• KIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 705; Location: 6911 EAST MCDONALD DRIVE; Grades: KG - 06)
• CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 638; Location: 8801 N 56TH ST; Grades: PK - 06)
• KACHINA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL #1 (Students: 118; Location: 6602 E. MALCOMB DRIVE; Grades: KG - 06)

Notable locations in Paradise Valley: Paradise Valley Racquet Club (A), Paradise Valley Country Club (B), Camelback Country Club Golf Course (C), Mummy Mountain Observatory (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Camelback Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Indian Bend Wash (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Paradise Valley compared to Arizona state average:

• Median household income significantly above state average.
• Median house value significantly above state average.
• Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
• Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
• Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
• Median age significantly above state average.
• Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
• Renting percentage significantly below state average.
• Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
• Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
• Population density below state average for cities.

• KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
• KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
• KAZG (1440 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
• KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
• KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
• KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• KKNT (960 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC)
• KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
• KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
• KGME (910 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• KXAM (1310 AM; 5 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: EMBEE BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KASA (1540 AM; 10 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KASA RADIO HOGAR, INC.)

• KHOT-FM (105.9 FM; PARADISE VALLEY, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
• KMLE (107.9 FM; CHANDLER, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• KNAI (88.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: NATIONAL FARM WORKERS SERVICE CENTER)
• KPHF (88.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
• KSLX-FM (100.7 FM; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
• K205CI (88.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
• KKLT (98.7 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
• KKFR (92.3 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
• KZON (101.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• KESZ (99.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• KOOL-FM (94.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• K248AL (97.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ZORBA RESOURCES, INC.)
• KNIX-FM (102.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• KUPD (97.9 FM; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
• KFLR-FM (90.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KJZZ (91.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
• KYOT-FM (95.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• KMXP (96.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• KZZP (104.7 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• KDKB (93.3 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: MESA RADIO, INC.)

• KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
• K55EH (Channel 55; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KAZT, L.L.C.)
• KPHO-TV (Channel 5; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
• KTVK (Channel 3; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KTVK, INC.)
• KPPX (Channel 51; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: AMERICA 51, L.P.)
• KUTP (Channel 45; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
• KPNX (Channel 12; MESA, AZ; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
• KSAZ-TV (Channel 10; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KSAZ LICENSE, INC.)
• KASW (Channel 61; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KASW-TV, INC.)
• K23BY (Channel 23; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: KAZT, L.L.C.)
• KNXV-TV (Channel 15; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
• KTVW-TV (Channel 33; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KTVW LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
• K25DM (Channel 25; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KDMA CHANNEL 25, INC.)
• K53GF (Channel 53; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: SPANISH INDEPENDENT BROADCAST NETWORK, LLC)
• KDRX-CA (Channel 48; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: NBC TELEMUNDO PHOENIX, INC.)
• K43GV (Channel 43; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: TELEVISION APOGEO DE PHOENIX, LLC)
• KFPH-CA (Channel 39; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: TELEFUTURA PARTNERSHIP OF PHOENIX)
• KTVP-LP (Channel 64; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
• KAZT-CA (Channel 27; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KAZT, L.L.C.)
• KDTP (Channel 39; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: COMMUNITY TELEVISION EDUCATORS, INC.)
• KPAZ-TV (Channel 21; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF ARIZONA, INC.)

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