Desert Ridge

Welcome to Desert Ridge

Desert Ridge is a bustling suburban neighborhood situated in the northern part of Phoenix, Arizona. The neighborhood attracts residents with its prime location and neighborly community feel. Its diverse real estate offerings consist of townhomes, condominiums, and some large custom estates, making the area suitable for anyone.

The neighborhood is famously known for its open shopping centers, walkable parks, highly ranked schools, and fantastic entertainment. Located on the edge of Phoenix, the community is perfect for individuals looking to enjoy the “out of the city” feeling while still being able to enjoy convenient access to amenities.

What to Love

Beautiful desert landscape with ample walking paths and parks
World-class shopping areas
Plentiful dining and entertainment options
Friendly community feel

Local Lifestyle

Desert Ridge is the perfect combination of a neighborly, friendly, and modern neighborhood. The town has well-planned walking paths where one can walk down the streets exploring the breathtaking landscapes, or visit the open-air shopping markets. As one of the largest master-planned communities in the Northeast Valley of Phoenix, Desert Ridge provides its residents with access to award-winning schools, a diverse range of shopping and dining options, recreational parks, and community events. Here, you can truly enjoy the best of both worlds - the peace and quiet of a friendly neighborhood and the convenience of easy access to freeways for commutes.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Desert Ridge offers plenty of options when it comes to dining, shopping, and entertainment. If you are a lover of fantastic food, Tia Carmen is the place for you! Here you will find an array of elevated dishes designed to highlight the best of the Southwest — not to mention its incredible aesthetic. Additionally, if you are looking for a luxurious resort experience, the JW Marriott Hotel is your go-to place, as it offers various amenities including a lazy river, water slide, fitness center, and Revive Spa.

Across the street from the hotel is High Street, where you will find exciting entertainment spots, such as the Gin & Reel bar and Blue Martini Lounge. You will also find popular eateries, such as Cook & Craft, Humble Bistro, and Hula’s Modern Tiki, which serves up flavorful Polynesian & American fusion dishes. If you love seafood, you can always walk into Ocean Prime for a taste of the ocean in the desert.

The High Street Farmers Market is fun for the whole family with fresh, local, seasonal produce, homestyle foods, baked goods, seafood, and natural meats.

Desert Ridge Marketplace is the center of the neighborhood, known for hosting some well-known brands, independent boutiques, restaurants, and an open-air market. You can do all of your shopping for groceries, fashion, and household items at one convenient location. In addition, you can stop by Flower Child and grab a healthy snack or Barrio Queen to enjoy tasty Mexican food when hungry.

Things to Do

Those who love exploring trails and outdoor activities will never run short of activities to engage in while living in Desert Ridge.

If you love golfing, the JW Marriott Resort hosts men’s and women’s tournaments along with family golf clinics.

Another great place to visit is the Musical Instrument Museum, which is open daily. The museum showcases a collection of more than 8,000 instruments from 200 countries. You will get a rare chance to hear their sounds and observe them being played in their original contexts.

The popular Desert Ridge Marketplace has a kids' play area with a splash pad, live music, and a variety of fun family events. Individual communities in Desert Ridge also occasionally hold events, such as the Halloween Dog Costume Party, Fall Fair Vendor Fest, Speed Networking, and Holiday Shopping Bazaar.

After a long day of exploring the neighborhood, you can end the evening at the House of Comedy. This comedy club offers the very best when it comes to stand-up comedy, featuring some of the best comedians in the country.

Schools

The Desert Ridge neighborhood is home to several award-winning schools including:

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Overview for Desert Ridge, AZ

18,041 people live in Desert Ridge, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $80,879. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,041

Total Population

43 years

Median Age

High

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

$80,879

Average individual Income

Around Desert Ridge, AZ

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

48

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

60

Bikeable

Bike Score

30

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Garden of Eden Grill, Eastin Suits, and F45 Training Desert Ridge.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Garden of Eden Grill page on Yelp Search 2505 E Bell Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.28 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Eastin Suits page on Yelp Search 15435 N Scottsdale Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	4.48 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the F45 Training Desert Ridge page on Yelp Search 5315 E High St on Google Maps	Active	0.29 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rogue Electric Cyclery page on Yelp Search 5450 E High St on Google Maps	Active	0.47 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vlad the Barber page on Yelp Search 5533 E Bell Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.75 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sun & Moon Skin page on Yelp Search 13802 N Scottsdale Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.49 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ed's Massages page on Yelp Search 4716 E Thunderbird Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.65 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hydro On The Go page on Yelp Search 6975 E Princess Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	3.17 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Time to Shine Studio page on Yelp Search 4731 E Union Hills Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	1.79 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Artistic Beauty Collective page on Yelp	Beauty	3.28 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Healing Hands Esthetics page on Yelp Search 16211 N Scottsdale Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.11 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Habit Aesthetics + Wellness page on Yelp Search 15425 N Greenway-Hayden Lp on Google Maps	Beauty	4.63 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the WaxC Skin Studio page on Yelp Search 4716 E Thunderbird Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.65 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skyler Soares Skin Clinic page on Yelp Search 7077 E Bell Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.72 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Beautiful In You page on Yelp	Beauty	1.56 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Desert Botanics page on Yelp Search 16421 N Tatum Blvd. on Google Maps	Beauty	3.04 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Desert Ridge, AZ

Population Households Employment

Desert Ridge has 6,973 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Desert Ridge do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,041 people call Desert Ridge home. The population density is 4,127.186 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,041

Total Population

High

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

43

Median Age

50.92 / 49.08%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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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

6,973

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$80,879

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Desert Ridge, AZ

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The following schools are within or nearby Desert Ridge. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

SELECTED REPRESENTATION

A curated collection of homes represented by ARC° Partners across Arizona

Represented Seller
$3,000,000

22060 North 89th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 5,745 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$2,525,000

11947 E LARKSPUR Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 6,613 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,200,000

24292 N 72ND Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,759 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,075,000

12639 N 136TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,068 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,995,000

20011 North 102nd Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,881 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer & Seller
$1,715,000

15953 E RIDGESTONE Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,419 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,700,000

10906 E SOUTHWIND Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,243 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,595,000

8217 E CANDELARIA Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,179 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,575,000

9325 E DESERT ARROYOS Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,403 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,500,000

14334 East Windstone Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 7,003 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,480,000

7269 E. PARKVIEW Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 3,759 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,475,000

10040 E HAPPY VALLEY RD Unit: 2032, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 3 Beds
- 3,227 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,460,000

9389 E MAPLE Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,181 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,450,000

16014 E Summit View Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,321 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,425,000

24422 N 73RD Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 3,759 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,350,000

3920 E COVEY Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,044 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,350,000

7729 N 13TH Place, Phoenix, AZ 85020
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,316 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,300,160

4211 E Via Dona Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,159 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,250,000

2050 N 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,084 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,225,000

6034 West Trovita Place, Chandler, AZ 85226
- 6 Beds
- 6.5 Baths
- 5,699 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,200,000

10801 East Happy Valley -- 57, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,745 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,200,000

7167 East Rancho Vista Drive 4014, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,680 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,175,000

11480 East Troon Vista Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,762 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,150,000

9621 North Cirrus Court, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,591 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,125,000

10906 E. SOUTHWIND Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
- 5 Beds
- 4,243 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,120,000

117 W OREGON Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,235 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,075,000

10627 N 125TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,351 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,060,000

7130 East Saddleback Street 30, Unit 30, Mesa, AZ 85207
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,324 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer & Seller
$1,055,000

7895 E. Softwind DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,277 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,050,000

23368 N 74th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,154 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,035,000

21745 N 37th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,302 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,000,000

10963 N. 136TH PL, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,194 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$999,000

7259 E CAMINO SALIDA DEL SOL, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,113 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$990,000

34959 N 81st ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,195 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$985,000

7050 N Via De Paesia --, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,152 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$973,500

4461 E. HORSESHOE RD, Phoenix, AZ 85028
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,520 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$965,000

21525 N. 37TH Street, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,302 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$965,000

3753 E Ember Glow Way, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,302 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$940,000

22917 N. 46TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,018 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$925,000

117 W Oregon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,237 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$925,000

31032 N RANCHO TIERRA Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,820 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$919,700

10520 N. 132ND ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 5,557 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$900,000

1841 W DUSTY WREN Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,967 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$895,000

22233 N. LOS CABALLOS DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,019 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$890,000

3123 E TINA Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,491 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$890,000

3730 E. EMBER GLOW WAY, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,279 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$875,000

17220 N 79TH ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,527 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$870,000

4306 E HASHKNIFE Road, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,478 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$868,000

3119 E TINA Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,611 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$850,000

10718 N 125TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,965 Sq.Ft.