Carefree

Welcome to Carefree

Just 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix you’ll find a quiet reprieve from the busy lifestyle of the rest of Phoenix – Carefree, Arizona. Carefree is technically a neighborhood of Phoenix, but can feel like a world away.

Residents of Carefree love the proximity of their small town to the Sonoran Desert. As well as the lack of traffic, fresh air, and overall tranquility here. The center of town surrounds the infamous Carefree sundial, which is claimed to be the largest in the Western Hemisphere, and while we’re not sure if that’s something to celebrate, it is a staple piece of the community.

Discover Carefree, Arizona

Living in Carefree, Arizona allows you to be close to exciting Scottsdale but still feel far enough away to enjoy the quiet and peaceful surroundings. It also means you’ll only be paying half of the real estate taxes that surrounding areas pay. Homes for sale in Carefree, Arizona range from more affordable around $300,000, up into the multi-million dollar range.

There are four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in Carefree, all of which are a part of the Cave Creek Unified School District.

Carefree is often associated with the town of Cave Creek since they’re so close to each other, and both surround the beautiful landmark of Black Mountain.

Overview for Carefree, AZ

3,642 people live in Carefree, where the median age is 66.7 and the average individual income is $83,205. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,642

Total Population

66.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$83,205

Average individual Income

Around Carefree, AZ

There's plenty to do around Carefree, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

47

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

46

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Whisper Rock Golf Club, North Valley Medical and Yoga Center, and J Julian Fine Skin Care.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Whisper Rock Golf Club page on Yelp Search 32002 N Old Bridge Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.45 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the North Valley Medical and Yoga Center page on Yelp Search 7301 E Sundance Trl on Google Maps	Active	0.46 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the J Julian Fine Skin Care page on Yelp Search 37417 N Tom Darlington Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.48 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bare Matters Spa page on Yelp Search 7202 E Carefree Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.47 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Shelley page on Yelp Search 11 East Sundial Cir on Google Maps	Beauty	0.29 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wild Desert Rose page on Yelp Search 6554 E Cave Creek Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.5 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

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Living Area

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MLS® 6805350

Demographics and Employment Data for Carefree, AZ

Population Households Employment

Carefree has 1,839 households, with an average household size of 1.95. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carefree do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,642

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

66.7

Median Age

50.14 / 49.86%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

1,839

Total Households

1.95

Average Household Size

$83,205

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Overview for Carefree, AZ

3,642

66.7 years

High

$83,205

Around Carefree, AZ

47

Car-Dependent

46

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

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$4,950,000

$4,850,000

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Demographics and Employment Data for Carefree, AZ

3,642

High

66.7

50.14 / 49.86%

1,839

1.95

$83,205

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