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Well known as one of the most affluent, aesthetically pleasing communities in Arizona, Paradise Valley lies in the heart of metropolitan Phoenix nestled between Phoenix and Scottsdale and encompasses 15 square mile. Due to the natural beauty of the desert and the surrounding hillsides and mountains, the Town provides residents and visitors with the sense that Paradise Valley is a very special place to be.

In 1889, the Rio Verde Canal Company sent two surveyors to what is now the Town of Paradise Valley. They were so taken by the beauty and tranquility of the desert landscape, they named the area “Paradise Valley.” In the 1950’s, fearing that their quiet desert living would be swallowed up by neighboring cities, the Citizen Committee for Incorporation organized and the Town was incorporated in May 1961. At that time, the residents wanted an efficient and interactive government that would preserve the unique lifestyle and environment of this wonderful place they called "paradise.” Today, and throughout the Town’s 53-year history, residents are very involved and committed to the original vision: preserving and maintaining quiet surroundings, open space and valuing limited government.

Arizona Business Journal consistently ranks Paradise Valley as the wealthiest community in the state. It also leads in the percentage of residents with advanced levels of education (36% of adults have a master’s degree or higher). Most of the Town’s homes are on lots of one acre or more and the median home value is over $2 million. Despite the Town’s relatively small area (15 square miles) and population (12,820) compared to other cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise Valley is home to eight resorts, making it one of Arizona’s premier tourist destinations.

Limited commercial enterprise is permitted in town as long as it is compatible with the residential lifestyle. In addition to the resorts, this includes several places of worship, public and private schools, medical offices and three golf courses. The combination of its temperate climate, central location, and unlimited recreational, cultural and shopping opportunities nearby makes Paradise Valley an ideal place to live, play and visit.