Overview for Carefree, AZ

5,848 people live in Carefree, where the median age is 59.9 and the average individual income is $80,696.94. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,848

TOTAL POPULATION

59.9 YEARS

MEDIAN AGE

LOW

POPULATION DENSITY

$80,696.94

AVERAGE INDIVIDUAL INCOME

Welcome to Carefree

 
A luxury community with a laid-back lifestyle, a private airport, and scenic mountain views
 
A picture-perfect Sonoran Desert community, Carefree, Arizona, boasts a unique blend of luxury living and natural beauty that has attracted residents from all over. Known for its stunning vistas of red rock formations and expansive desert gardens, Carefree offers a true escape from the hustle of urban life.

The small community is a peaceful place coveted for its laid-back lifestyle and fun street names like Easy Street, Ho Hum Road, and Lazy Lane. The unique development was created to provide an upscale community with carefree living in the stunning Sonoran Desert. Carefree also features the Skyranch Airport, the first in the area to allow fly-in access to homes. The community has the Carefree Sundial, standing 35 feet high and 62 feet long. It is the largest on the continent and the inspiration for the slogan, “Where the sun marks time.”

 

Carefree Real Estate Market

The welcoming community consists of charming homes and striking architecture, including several adobe-style residences designed to blend naturally with the desert surroundings. Carefree real estate varies in style. Contact Scottsdale agent & realtor, Linda Robertson to find property, houses, condos & luxury homes for sale in Carefree, AZ.


What to Love

  • Sonoran Desert landscapes with magnificent Saguaro cacti
  • Luxury homes with mountain views
  • Private fly-in airport for members only
  • Carefree lifestyle and quiet neighborhoods


Local Lifestyle

Carefree is renowned for its relaxed and carefree lifestyle, stunning natural surroundings, and charming architecture. The town’s location in the beautiful Sonoran Desert lends itself to year-round outdoor activities, such as hiking and biking, while still being just a short distance from the amenities of nearby cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale. Residents of Carefree appreciate the area’s unique blend of rural and urban lifestyles, and the region’s rich history also adds to its allure. With upscale amenities and a welcoming community atmosphere, anyone can find solitude in this unique part of Phoenix.


Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Black Mountain Coffee Shop is a popular spot for breakfast and all-day lunch with a homey atmosphere and friendly staff. The café serves signature dishes like homemade cinnamon rolls, burgers, and locally roasted coffee. Venues Café is across from the Sundial, offering beautiful views of the town center and surrounding mountains. The elegant café has a rich design with natural elements and serves American cuisine.

Brix Wines is a top-rated wine bar in the area for a welcoming and lively atmosphere. The small business is a wine bar and storefront serving carefully curated global wines, tap beer, and small plates like gourmet cheese and desserts. Palo Verde is a fine dining option at the Boulders Resort & Spa, with an airy dining space and golf course and pond views. The light and bright restaurant serves southwest cuisine for breakfast and dinner.


Things to Do

Carefree Art and Wine Festival is an annual celebration held multiple times in the community. The festival features artwork from more than 150 artists nationwide, including life-sized sculptures, blown glass, and woodworking. The downtown event also has artisan vendors, food trucks, and local wine sommeliers.
 
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa is a distinguished resort that connects locals and visitors to the self and nature. The wellness center is a soulful experience with more than 70 fitness and spiritual classes, like aerial yoga, meditation, and nature hikes. The spa is a hydrotherapy center with hot and cold pools, relaxing treatment rooms, and salon services.

Desert Mountain Golf Club is an exclusive community with real estate options, majestic landscapes, and luxury amenities like fine dining, spa services, tennis, golf, hiking trails, a fitness center, and more.

Galloway Wash Preserve is a protected land open to locals for recreation like hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. With 11 miles of untouched landscapes, the natural habitats are beautiful with wildlife and desert plants.

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