Introduction
About Carefree, Arizona

Carefree, Arizona is known for being a cozy town with plenty of sunshine and picturesque scenery.  Beautiful desert landscapes with homes ranging in all sizes are located here, as well as custom homes on large acres of land.  Residents here enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in Carefree’s homely and serene environment.  The street names here even reveal the type of lifestyle one can enjoy in Carefree; Lazy Lane, Never Mind Trail, and Breathless Drive, just to name a few.  The environment in Carefree is truly one of a kind.  Visitors and residents are in awe over Carefree’s enormous piles of granite boulders and pointed mountain tops.  Unique modern homes and stunning Arizona estate properties are part of this striking landscape.   The residents of Carefree, Arizona make it a point to make sure housing areas and commercial developments do not disturb its desert’s flawless beauty.  With an average of over 300 sunny days a year, gorgeous sunsets and beautiful homes,  why wouldn’t you want to live here?


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 3,563
Population Density 403 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 1,790
Male Population 1,772
Median Age 53.33 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 112%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College PARADISE VALLEY COMM COLL
Distance to PARADISE VALLEY COMM COLL 13 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Distance to SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE 17 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 1,686
Family Households 1,136
Average Family Size 2.65
Average Household Income $144,314
Median Household Income $99,880
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 112%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.85
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.66
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.15
Murder Risk (County) 1.58
Rape Risk (County) 0.99
Robbery Risk 1.18
Assault Risk (County) 1.08
Property Risk (County) 1.75
Burglary Risk (County) 1.52
Larceny Risk (County) 1.49
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.88

Environment

Average July High Temperature 101.1° F
Average January Low Temperature 41.1° F
Annual Precipitation 13.28 inches
Air Pollution Index 100% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 9.3%
Nearest Airport PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL
Distance to PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL 27 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team ARIZONA GIANTS (R)
Distance to ARIZONA GIANTS (R) 22 Miles

  
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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSAMERICAN STERLING BANK11 SUNDIAL CIR CAREFREE, AZ 85377
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA37217 N TOM DARLINGTON DR CAREFREE, AZ 85377
BANKSCHASE7206 E WAUMPUM WAY CAREFREE, AZ 85377
BANKSNATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA7202 E CAREFREE DR CAREFREE, AZ 85377
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK36889 N TOM DARLINGTON DR CAREFREE, AZ 85377
GOLFBOULDERS CLUB34831 TOM DARLINGTON RD CAREFREE, AZ 85377
GOLFGREAT AMERICAN GOLFPO BOX 2494 CAREFREE, AZ 85377



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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
8537794$800,000$2,096,192


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