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Looking for the best places to live in Arizona? We can help.

At Resident, we truly believe that Arizona has a neighborhood for everybody. Whether youโ€™re looking for a thriving downtown scene, a charming arts district, or a quiet neighborhood with stunning views, youโ€™re sure to find your place. To help, weโ€™ve curated some neighborhood guides so you can choose the neighborhood that best suits you!

Thereโ€™s a reason Old Town Scottsdale lands at the top of every โ€œBest Places to Live in Arizonaโ€ list. As the cityโ€™s downtown hub, Old Town is home to trendy shops and restaurants, nightlife, and historic gems that illustrate its Western heritage.

Uptown is widely considered one of the most sought after real estate areas in the area. One of the key perks? The incredible mix of luxury, historic, and modern homes. Itโ€™s a diverse area with many types and styles of homes, making it a contender in the โ€œBest Places to Live in Arizonaโ€ rankings.

A small, affluent town north of Arcadia, Paradise Valley is known for its championship golf courses, mansion lined-boulevards, and luxury resorts. If youโ€™re looking for sweeping mountain views and huge property sizes with star studded neighbors, youโ€™ll want to put down roots here.ย 

Just 20 minutes from Downtown Scottsdale, and 30-40 from Phoenix, North Scottsdale offers up the best of both worlds. Though itโ€™s known for its upscale spas and boutique shopping, you can also get more house for your dollar than in similar areas. This, combined with a thriving art and history scene, make this neighborhood one of the best places to live in Arizona.

Widely regarded as Phoenixโ€™s trendiest neighborhood, Arcadia is known for its unique home designs, vibrant community, high walkability scores, and the best local restaurants in the valley. But is that enough to make it one of the best places to live in Arizona? Read on to learn about what gives Arcadia its unique vibe.

As one of Scottsdaleโ€™s largest planned communities, McCormick Ranch has a village-like charm with upscale amenities. From high-end shops and offices to swanky wine bars and the lush, manicured greens of the McCormick Ranch Golf Club and community walk/bike paths, this area supports luxurious living.

Downtown Phoenix is quickly becoming Arizonaโ€™s center for art, commerce, and culture. Restaurants, art galleries, shops, and businesses abound, spurring new residential developments. From luxury apartments and high-rises to mixed-use buildings, the Downtown Phoenix scene is thriving.

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