New River

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New River, AZ

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Savor the serene beauty of the Sonoran Desert

Suburban Peaceful Secluded Active Mountain Views

Located about 35 miles north of Downtown Phoenix, New River provides residents with a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of city life. The rugged landscape of the Sonoran Desert defines New River, along with the many recreational opportunities available at nearby parks such as Anthem Community Park, Cave Creek Regional Park, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, and Phoenix Sonoran Preserve.

New River offers plenty of modern amenities as well, with several shopping centers, restaurants, and convenience stores strewn throughout town as well as the many retail delights at the expansive Outlets at Anthem. Quick access to I-17 makes getting around from New River a breeze.

Transportation

7

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

18

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cave Creek Recreation Area
  • Spur Cross Ranch
  • Desert Outdoor Center-Lake Pleasant

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.