Median household income: $236,250; value-to-income ratio 8.47. Paradise Valley ranks 1 by home value and 61 by population among 68 places in our AZ dataset.
What does a first-time buyer loan cost on a typical Paradise Valley home?
| Item | Paradise Valley |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $2,000,001 |
| Arizona median home value | $358,900 |
| Down payment (3%) | $60,000 |
| Loan amount | $1,940,001 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $14,913 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $640,000 / $498,000 |
| Maricopa County 2026 conforming limit (1 unit) | $832,750 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $858,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Arizona's 0.52% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,194/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and an estimated 0.5% PMI.
What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley is in Maricopa County. Conventional 3%-down loans go up to the $832,750 conforming limit (price ≈ $858,000); FHA loans go up to $557,750.
The Paradise Valley median home value of $2,000,001 is 457% above the Arizona median, and above what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Paradise Valley buyers use?
No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- Fannie Mae Selling Guide
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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