Whether you’re looking to move to the southwest in search of a warmer climate or want to move across town to a more developed area, look no further as we bring you Phoneix, Arizona’s most desired neighborhoods for 2020.
Some of the factors that go into deciding where to live are crime, income level, and home value. If safety and low crime is a priority, Phoenix has over 3,400 patrol officers in the city’s 15 neighborhoods. Hospitals in the Paradise Valley area are abundant.
Higher home value and income level usually equate to a place that has less crime, educated neighbors and more pride in one surrounding. Places like Ahwatukee Foothills and Desert View will be best suited for you.
Some other factors that go into a great neighborhood are the convenience and five-star amenities in the area. Some neighborhoods like Deer Valley are close to an airport and have great high-end shopping and restaurants to go with it. If you want to live in Phoenix’s best neighborhoods, then get ready for our list to see what everyone’s been talking about.
The top 10 best neighborhoods in Phoenix for 2020
- Desert View
- Ahwatukee Foothills
- North Gateway
- Paradise Valley
- Deer Valley
- New Village
- Camelback East
- Encanto
- Laveen
- North Mountain
How did we put together this list of the best neighborhoods in The Valley? First, we took a list at the Census, BLS, and FBI and looked at the things that matter most to people when moving into a new neighborhood – crime, housing prices, jobs, and unemployment rates. We then decided to give each of these a relative score based on the statistics presented in the last year.
Although Phoenix is not one of the fastest-growing cities in America, it is one of the most populated. This means more and more people are establishing their residents here which is increasing the housing market every year. Don’t miss out on the chance to live in one of the best neighborhoods on our list.
1. Desert View
Population: 50,657
Home Value (Median): $358,674
Income (Median): $101,587
2. Ahwatukee Foothills
Population: 79,838
Home Value (Median): $298,053
Income (Median): $95,258
Ahwatukee is an urban village in Phoenix, Arizona. It is on the southern portion of Phoenix and is full of great housing options bustling with local shops and restaurants nearby.
3. North Gateway
Population: 17,226
Home Value (Median): $260,769
Income (Median): $92,782
4. Paradise Valley
Population: 178,412
Home Value (Median): $252,702
Income (Median): $72,905
Paradise Valley is a small, flourishing town in Maricopa County, Arizona. It’s known for its luxurious homes and 5-star resorts and spas. According to the 2010 census, the population was about 12,820. Although it hosts only a small number of people, it’s one of Arizona’s most popular tourist destinations.
5. Deer Valley
Population: 170,028
Home Value (Median): $167,384
Income (Median): $62,353
Deer Valley is one of 15 urban villages that make up the Phoenix area. The population in Deer valley was 165,000 in 2010 with 25% of those residents under the age of 18.
6. New Village
Population: 5,653
Home Value (Median): $172,650
Income (Median): $96,497
7. Camelback East
Population: 144,021
Home Value (Median): $247,059
Income (Median): $56,425
Camelback East Village is next door to Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. There are two main cores of the neighboorhood. The first is 24th Street and Camelback Rd and the other is 44th Street and Van Buren Ave. This neighborhood is nicely centered and allows easy access to other areas of the city.
8. Encanto
Population: 54,597
Home Value (Median): $186,183
Income (Median): $47,479
Encanto includes Phoenix’s midtown and uptown districts. Many new restaurants and businesses are popping up in this newly renovated area.
9. Laveen
Population: 55,112
Home Value (Median): $178,000
Income (Median): $68,008
Just a few years ago most Phoenicians wouldn’t consider Laveen, however, it’s becoming a popular neighborhood as more migrants make their way to Phoenix. It is located just 8 miles southwest of downtown Phoenix between South Mountain and the Gila River. Although Laveen is known for its dairy and cotton farms, it’s housing and commercial developments are on the rise.
10. North Mountain
Population: 169,088
Home Value (Median): $138,865
Income (Median): $50,524
