Paradise Valley is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 14,558. Despite the town's relatively small area and population compared to other cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise Valley is home to twelve resorts, making it one of Arizona's premiere tourist destinations. It has exclusive real estate, with a median home price at $1.74 million, with many exceeding $5 million and some over $20 million.

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Former United States Senator and 1964 Republican Presidential candidate Barry Goldwater died in Paradise Valley. Adult Entertainment Superstar, Jenna Jameson makes a home in Paradise Valley. Humorist Erma Bombeck resided in the town. The 44th Vice President of the United States, Dan Quayle, is also a long time resident. In addition, singers Stevie Nicks and Alice Cooper, actor Leslie Nielsen, and former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor currently reside here. Former Major League Baseball player Mark Grace also lives here. ParadiseValley is also the home of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson and was for a time the home of former professional boxer Mike Tyson (his home was sold in April 2007 in part due to Tyson's ongoing legal issues). Former NHL great Jeremy Roenick resides in ParadiseValley, as well as action-adventure author Clive Cussler.