Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Phoenix

Ever wondered where the rich live in Phoenix? Curious what are the most expensive places to live in Phoenix? We’ve got you covered. If you're planning to move or looking to buy a property in this area, knowing how much you are expected to shell out will definitely help. To find out the most expensive neighborhood in Phoenix, we've taken into account the median home prices as well as the price per sq.ft. Some of the results did surprise us!

Check Out The Top 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods To Live In Phoenix:

1. Downtown Phoenix

With a median home price of $524,921 and a median rent of $1,098, Downtown Phoenix is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in Downtown Phoenix over the last 3 years, it ranks No.1 among all the neighborhoods in Phoenix.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$413
Population
9,150
Median Home Price
$524,921
Median Rent
$1,098
Must Know:

Downtown Phoenix scores really well in terms of transportation. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Walk Score
89
Bike Score
64
Transit Score
65
Is Downtown Phoenix a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Downtown Phoenix.

  Read our Downtown Phoenix quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Downtown Phoenix

2. Midtown Phoenix

The next neighborhood on the list is Midtown Phoenix with a median home price of $545,252 and a median rent of $1,162.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$369
Population
49,318
Median Home Price
$545,252
Median Rent
$1,162
Must Know:

Midtown Phoenix scores really well in terms of transportation. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Walk Score
70
Bike Score
71
Transit Score
56
Is Midtown Phoenix a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Midtown Phoenix.

  Read our Midtown Phoenix quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Midtown Phoenix

3. Camelback East

Following the first two most expensive neighborhoods to live in Phoenix is Camelback East with a median home price of $555,156 and a median rent of $1,001.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$346
Population
147,066
Median Home Price
$555,156
Median Rent
$1,001
Must Know:

Camelback East scores average in terms of transportation. Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Walk Score
53
Bike Score
69
Transit Score
37
Is Camelback East a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Camelback East.

  Read our Camelback East quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Camelback East

4. Desert View

With a median home price of $687,628 and a median rent of $1,832, Desert View is 4th on our list.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$334
Population
64,113
Median Home Price
$687,628
Median Rent
$1,832
Must Know:
0
Walk Score
--
Bike Score
26
Transit Score
--
Is Desert View a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Desert View.

  Read our Desert View quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Desert View

5. Paradise Valley Village

Next up is Paradise Valley Village with a median home price of $600,191 and a median rent of $1,429.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$328
Population
152,881
Median Home Price
$600,191
Median Rent
$1,429
Must Know:

Paradise Valley Village scores average in terms of transportation. Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Walk Score
65
Bike Score
74
Transit Score
36
Is Paradise Valley Village a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Paradise Valley Village.

  Read our Paradise Valley Village quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Paradise Valley Village

6. Encanto

The next neighborhood on the list of most expensive neighborhoods to live in Phoenix is Encanto with a median home price of $479,742 and a median rent of $1,066.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$321
Population
43,087
Median Home Price
$479,742
Median Rent
$1,066
Must Know:

Encanto scores average in terms of transportation. Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Walk Score
55
Bike Score
67
Transit Score
47
Is Encanto a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Encanto.

  Read our Encanto quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Encanto

7. Central City

Next on the list is Central City with a median home price of $328,734 and a median rent of $790.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$298
Population
47,498
Median Home Price
$328,734
Median Rent
$790
Must Know:

Central City scores below average in terms of transportation. Almost all errands require a car.

Walk Score
6
Bike Score
28
Transit Score
58
Is Central City a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Central City.

  Read our Central City quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Central City

8. Ahwatukee Foothills

With a median home price of $505,349 and a median rent of $1,531, Ahwatukee Foothills is 8th on our list.

  Learn more about the housing market in Ahwatukee Foothills

Median Home Price / Sqft
$281
Population
81,260
Median Home Price
$505,349
Median Rent
$1,531
Must Know:

Ahwatukee Foothills scores below average in terms of transportation. Almost all errands require a car.

Walk Score
3
Bike Score
26
Transit Score
--
Is Ahwatukee Foothills a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Ahwatukee Foothills.

  Read our Ahwatukee Foothills quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Ahwatukee Foothills

9. Rio Vista

Second to the last is Rio Vista with a median home price of $549,632 and a median rent of $1,796.

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Median Home Price / Sqft
$279
Population
3,654
Median Home Price
$549,632
Median Rent
$1,796
Must Know:
0
Walk Score
--
Bike Score
17
Transit Score
--
Is Rio Vista a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Rio Vista.

  Read our Rio Vista quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Rio Vista

10. Amberlea

Rounding up our list of top 10 cheapest neighborhoods to live in Phoenix is Amberlea with a median home price of $358,256 and a median rent of $1,521.

  Learn more about the housing market in Amberlea

Median Home Price / Sqft
$258
Population
3,785
Median Home Price
$358,256
Median Rent
$1,521
Must Know:

Amberlea scores below average in terms of transportation. Most errands require a car.

Walk Score
33
Bike Score
62
Transit Score
43
Is Amberlea a good place to live?

Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Amberlea.

  Read our Amberlea quality of life guide

Most Expensive Home in Amberlea

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