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- Public SchoolsA-
- Crime & SafetyNG
- HousingC
- NightlifeC+
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityC-
- JobsA
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteC
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$721,500
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,264
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Carefree Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
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Working in Carefree
Jobs
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Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$97,773
National
$55,322Carefree Reviews
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A quiet, cute town with lots of older people and small shops. The neighborhoods feature staggered housing because of the natural desert terrain. I think most of the town consists of snow-birds because I frequently do not see my neighbors and have not met most of them. This is a good thing if you are antisocial or need a quiet lifestyle. My neighborhood at least does not have an HOA which is good if you want your house to stand out. The sundial is a great place with restaurants such as the English Rose Tea Room. This spot constantly hosts local events that are good for families.
The local post office does not deliver directly to your house and you must acquire a PO box which is why I had to take off a star.
The local post office does not deliver directly to your house and you must acquire a PO box which is why I had to take off a star.
Carefree is a wonderful small town suburb. This community is in search of a new vision for the future. There needs to be a more innovative approach to developing tourist attractions. The community needs to work on its diversity issues and embrace the cultural difference in the State of Arizona. There need to be diversity fairs and community outreach. One bright spot is Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain. This is a start for developing a new technopolis vision of the future. The World is changing.
Carefree AZ is a nice small clean suburban town. If renting an apartment or condo, you can still have privacy as you don't have much interaction with neighbors. The food bank is excellent and provides a great service for middle to lower income folks. There is a large population of senior citizens. Carefree is still a work in progress economically, so if you are used to a certain standard of dining, you are better off driving to Phoenix or Scottsdale. There a only a handful of notable restaurants, and that is a stretch. People are friendly for the most part, but a little reserved for my taste. If you have children and a more liberal world view, Carefree can seem conservative or restrictive. The views at night are breathtaking and rival many other states, even some parts of CA pale in comparison to the natural desert beauty of Carefree.