Desert Ridge is a vibrant and growing community located in the northern part of Phoenix, Arizona. It is a master-planned community that offers a variety of housing options, from single-family homes to luxury apartments. The area is known for its excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Desert Ridge Marketplace is the main shopping center in the area and features over 150 stores and restaurants. The outdoor mall also includes an AMC movie theater, bowling alley, and live music venue. There are also several other shopping centers nearby including Tatum Village Shopping Center and Paradise Valley Mall.

The area is home to several golf courses including Wildfire Golf Club, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, and Stonecreek Golf Club. There are also plenty of parks in the area such as Desert Ridge Park, Reach 11 Sports Complex, and Cave Buttes Recreation Area.

Desert Ridge is served by two school districts: Paradise Valley Unified School District and Deer Valley Unified School District. The area has several elementary schools as well as middle schools and high schools. There are also several private schools in the area such as BASIS Phoenix Primary North Campus and Great Hearts Academies Desert Sky Campus.

Desert Ridge is conveniently located near major highways such as Loop 101, State Route 51, Interstate 17, and US 60 which makes it easy to get around town or travel to other parts of the state or country. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is only about 20 minutes away from Desert Ridge making it easy for residents to travel anywhere they need to go.