Paradise Valley is a desert and mountain town in Arizona east of state capital Phoenix, of which it is a suburb. The town is known for its golf courses, spectacular mountain views, numerous upscale resorts and restaurants, natural beauty with desert landscaping and gorgeous sunsets, high end real estate with zoning that ensures large lots, the workshop of Paolo Soleri, and close proximity to Scottsdale and Phoenix. According to the 2020 census, its population was 12,658.