Paulden, AZ
- Elevation
- 4,406 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Tucked into the high desert north of Chino Valley and Prescott, Paulden offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with sweeping mountain views and wide-open skies. Spread out along U.S. Route 89, this quiet community is known for its spacious acreage, horse properties, and peaceful country setting. It is especially popular with buyers looking for room to spread out, affordable land for animals or workshops, and quiet desert surroundings.
Since Paulden is unincorporated, residents head south into Chino Valley and Prescott for groceries, healthcare, dining, and regional amenities. Families have access to the local Paulden Community School alongside the neighboring Chino Valley school system. With the headwaters of the Verde River nearby and dark, star-filled skies overhead, Paulden gives newcomers a scenic country retreat within an easy drive of nearby towns.
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