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Cave Creek, AZ

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Population
5,160
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,134 ft
Median Home Value
$906,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,493/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$107,067
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ArizonaPopulation rankingHighest population places in ArizonaNearest larger communityScottsdale, Arizona13 miles away · 243,006 residents.

About Cave Creek

Cave Creek is a small town on the northern edge of the Phoenix metro, bordering Scottsdale, Carefree, and the open Sonoran Desert. It was settled in 1870 by soldiers from Fort McDowell, and prospectors later found gold in the area. The town keeps a deliberate Western flavor, backed by places like Cave Creek Museum, Frontier Town, and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Mountains, desert washes, and a quieter distance from central Phoenix do a lot of the work here.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower Reported County Lyme Disease IncidenceA+99.1ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.4rating

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