Carefree

Offers refuge from the larger cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale to the south.

Welcome to Carefree

The town of Carefree settled in the foothills of the Sonoran Desert amid lush terrain and ancient boulders, offers refuge from the larger cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale to the south. It is bordered by the city of Scottsdale to the south and the town of Cave Creek to the west. Carefree and Cave Creek are often thought of as a single community. The two towns share the local landmark Black Mountain.

Overview for Carefree, AZ

3,642 people live in Carefree, where the median age is 66.7 and the average individual income is $83,205. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,642

Total Population

66.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$83,205

Average individual Income

Around Carefree, AZ

There's plenty to do around Carefree, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

47
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Saucy Pasta, The Space Center for Well-Being, and Journey Rides.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.16 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.26 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.44 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.43 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Carefree, AZ

Carefree has 1,839 households, with an average household size of 1.95. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carefree do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,642

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

66.7

Median Age

50.14 / 49.86%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,839

Total Households

1.95

Average Household Size

$83,205

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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