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Houses in Carefree, AZ (Maricopa County) — Census median home value $1,066,600, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for Carefree houses and the broader area.
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Carefree, AZ is in Maricopa County, Arizona — this guide covers houses in Carefree and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,672, with a median household income of $141,331. Census data puts the median value of houses in Carefree at $1,066,600.
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Market overview
Carefree housing market
Carefree is in Maricopa County, Arizona. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Carefree and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,066,600
Population (Census ACS)
3,672
Median household income
$141,331
County price trend (2025)
0.65% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Carefree market snapshot
Population
3,672
County
Maricopa County
Median Household Income
$141,331
Median Home Value (city)
$1,066,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,685/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carefree's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,066,600.
County Price Trend
Maricopa County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.65% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Carefree has an estimated population of 3,672 and a median household income of $141,331, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Carefree's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Cave Creek, Scottsdale, New River, Anthem, Rio Verde, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Sun City, Sun City West, Youngtown, El Mirage, Tempe, Mesa.
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Census & home facts
Carefree data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,672
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,066,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$141,331
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,685
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.65%
Census place type
town
County
Maricopa County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.81 sq mi
Census GEOID
0410180
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Carefree
Schools
Mesa Unified District (4235) — 78 schools, 58,343 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Maricopa addresses may be served by Mesa Unified District (4235), but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Carefree FAQ
What are houses worth in Carefree, AZ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Carefree at $1,066,600.
How much do houses cost in Carefree, AZ?
For owner-occupied houses in Carefree, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,066,600. Active listing prices in Maricopa County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Carefree, AZ?
Carefree houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Maricopa County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Carefree, AZ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carefree's population at approximately 3,672.
What's the median rent in Carefree, AZ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Carefree at approximately $1,685 per month.
What is the median household income in Carefree, AZ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Carefree at approximately $141,331.
Is the Carefree housing market growing?
Maricopa County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.65% annual change in 2025.
Is Carefree, AZ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Carefree's median home value at about 7.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Carefree, AZ?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Mesa Unified District (4235) for many Carefree addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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