New River, Arizona
New River is a community of 18,240 people in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Why visit New River
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Gavilan Peak, Anthem Veterans Memorial and Pioneer Living History Village.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 103°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in New River
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New River
New River is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 17,290 as of the 2020 census, up from 14,952 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article New River, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Monument and historic site · 6.5 mi
Shooting range in Phoenix, Arizona.
Museums and landmarks6
Anthem Veterans Memorial
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Monument dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and service made by members of the United States Department of Defense, in Anthem, Arizona, USA
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Pioneer Living History Village
Museum · 5.7 mi
Living museum in Phoenix, Arizona
Pioneer Arizona History Museum
Museum · 5.7 mi
3901 West Pioneer Road, Phoenix
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Anthem Golf & Country Club
Golf course · 2.1 mi
18 hole Par 72 Ironwood & 18 hole Par 72 Persimmon Course
2708 West Anthem Club Drive, Anthem
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes39
Amped Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
3434 West Anthem Way, Anthem
Mo 06:00-18:00; Tu,We 06:00-21:00; Th 06:00-19:00; Fr 06:00-22:00,...
Barro's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.2 mi
41722 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem
Su-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Nara Thai Cafe
Restaurant · Thai · 3.3 mi
3655 W Anthem Way, Anthem
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-20:00, Sa 12:00-15:00,16:00-20:00
27 more on the map.
History
New River is named after the seasonal wash of the same name, part of the Agua Fria River system which drains into the Salt River. The community was founded by Lord Darrell Duppa in 1868 as a stagecoach stop. For many years it was the terminus of the old Black Canyon Highway (now Interstate 17). The pavement ended in New River and continued as a dirt road to the city of Prescott.
From the History section of New River, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.0 mi
44611 North New River Road, New River
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 2.3 mi
2503 West Anthem Way, Phoenix
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Boulder Creek High School
School · 3.8 mi
40404 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
School · 3.3 mi
43775 North Black Canyon Highw, Phoenix
West-Mec - Boulder Creek High School
School · 3.7 mi
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem
Healthcare3
Fry's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
39510 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix
Map of New River
123 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 42°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 61°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 101°F | 70°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 103°F | 76°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 102°F | 76°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 97°F | 70°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 60°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carefree (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
- 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Anthem 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Peoria 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Scottsdale 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Phoenix 21 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Sun City West 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Sun City 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- El Mirage 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Paradise Valley 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Glendale 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Surprise 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New River-Welcome to New River Marker, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anthem Marketplace, New River, AZ 85086, USA - panoramio, Justin Reina, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New River, AZ, Approaching the Salt River Valley - Valley of the Sun, 2012 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anthem Veterans Memorial (15585427880), view2az, CC BY 2.0
- Phoenix-Pioneer Living History Museum-Entrance, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS021-E-8837 - View of Arizona, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-28849 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-59352 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-59353 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Anthem and Lake Pleasant (1308889635), neepster from Phoenix, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Myrtillo blossom, Phyman1950, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iridopsis obliquaria - iNaturalist 8610355, Joshua Smith, CC0
- Daisy Mountain Anthem Jan 7, 2011 - 01 (5336302548), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Gavilan Peak Anthem Jan 7, 2011 - 02 (5335689647), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Anthem Park Jan 7, 2011 - 17 (5335694927), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Anthem Park Jan 7, 2011 - 24 (5335697457), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Anthem Park Jan 7, 2011 - 03 (5336303196), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Anthem Park Jan 7, 2011 - 07 (5335691381), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Anthem Park Jan 7, 2011 - 09 (5336305740), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Anthem Park Jan 7, 2011 - 23 (5335697057), dougegood, CC BY 2.0
- Phoradendron californicum 58606755, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Phoradendron californicum 58606759, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Senegalia greggii 58606704, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Senegalia greggii 58606698, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Arete -Attack mode (3563530574), Quinton Moran from Scottsdale, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arete-Alert position (3563533796), Quinton Moran from Scottsdale, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arete-Green eyes (3563530048), Quinton Moran from Scottsdale, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arete-Head shot (3563520562), Quinton Moran from Scottsdale, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arete-Walking and thinking (3562719739), Quinton Moran from Scottsdale, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arete-Intersted (3562718529), Quinton Moran from Scottsdale, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arete-Green eyes (3563530048) (2009; cropped 2023), Quinton Moran from Scottsdale, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tailless Whip Scorpion, Rankin1958, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS023-E-6499 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-8257 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-8838 - View of Arizona, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-59354 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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