Northwest Phoenix is a suburban residential area that generally refers to the North Mountain, Deer Valley, Desert View, and Happy Valley areas.
Located in the heart of Northwest Phoenix, the Deer Valley Airport handles general and corporate aviation, and is the busiest airport of its type in the country.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find lots to keep them busy in and around Northwest Phoenix. From 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the second Sunday of every month but April, cyclists, skateboarders, wheelchair users, and tots in strollers will have the roads of North Mountain Park to themselves as part of the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s Silent Sunday program.
Shopping enthusiasts will find stores to suit every budget and taste at the Happy Valley Towne Center and Norterra Shopping Center, located on the east side of I-17 at the Happy Valley Road exit.
The median sale price for homes in Northwest Phoenix is $159,900. The estimated median household income for 2007 was $82,600.
