Paradise Valley — Arizona’s Wealthiest Town with a Desert Past It started with cattle… now it’s luxury estates and mountain views. Paradise Valley was named in 1889 by surveyors who saw beauty in the desert. It grew from grazing land to farmland, then became a post-WWII haven for quiet living on large lots. Incorporated in 1961 to avoid annexation, it kept its vision: no commercial centers, strict zoning, and protected views. Today, it’s Arizona’s wealthiest zip code — where desert history meets