By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
96 movers in Cave Creek
"Very knowledgeable. These guys know what they’re doing! Ramses took care of every detail for us. From our home here in the U.S. all the way to our new home in Mexico, everything was taken care of. We didn’t have to worry about anything. Thank you ..."
"Very professional sales process that positions the company as a "premium" company, high focus on reliability and well-trained own personnel that (at that time) convincingly explained the high price tag. Packaging started on the agreed upon day, t..."
"The team at Lifetime Moving and Storage did a great job with my move. They told me they are recently now with Bekins Van Lines which gave me even more confidence in using them for our moving needs. They were friendly, knowledgeable and willing to ..."
"DON'T USE THIS COMPANY FOR STORAGE! At first based on my move out, I thought they were great..UNTIL I RECEIVED MY STUFF BACK FROM STORAGE 9 MONTHS LATER! I have no idea what they did after they drove away from my house with my stuff in 2 trucks - ..."
"In their written estimate for the full-service move, CM promised to supply blankets, plastic wrap, and tape, presumably to protect the customer’s possessions and property. Unfortunately, if these items were brought to the move in the first place, ..."
What to know when moving to Cave Creek, AZ
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Arizona, the property crime rate is 1,523 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1,547. Over the past three years, the property crime rate has decreased by 29.2%. Meanwhile, violent crime stands at 377.3 per 100,000, which is higher than the national rate of 325.3, but this rate has also seen a decline of 16.2% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 377.3 per 100k vs. national 325.3 (decreased 16.2% from 2022)
- Property crime: 1,523.1 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9 (decreased 29.2% from 2022)
- Burglary: 171.1 per 100k (decreased 39.5% from 2022)
- Robbery: 51.3 per 100k (decreased 31.5% from 2022)
- Larceny: 1,162.8 per 100k (decreased 27.1% from 2022)
- Aggravated assault: 284.4 per 100k (decreased 11.4% from 2022)
- Motor vehicle theft: 180.9 per 100k (decreased 30.2% from 2022)
- Homicide: 4.6 per 100k (decreased 35.9% from 2022)
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Arizona).
Schools & Higher Ed
Cave Creek provides access to several educational institutions in Maricopa County, with a total of four schools available.
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Phoenix
- GateWay Community College-Central City
- South Mountain Community College
- University of Phoenix-Arizona
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Cave Creek is close to several outdoor spots perfect for enjoying the Arizona sun. Check out these nearby places:
- South Mountain Park and Preserve - 4.8 stars (10,070 reviews)
- Mormon Trailhead - 4.8 stars (1,784 reviews)
- Desert Foothills Trailhead - 4.8 stars (569 reviews)
- Estrella Mountain Regional Park - 4.6 stars (1,742 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Maricopa County, the unemployment rate is currently at 3.5%, with a labor force of about 2.56 million people. There are approximately 2.48 million employed residents in the county.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (December 2025)
- Employed: 2,475,183 (December 2025)
- Labor force: 2,564,144 (December 2025)
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).