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Scottsdale

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    Overall Grade
  • City in Arizona
  • 288 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Scottsdale is a city in Arizona with a population of 239,283. Scottsdale is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Scottsdale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Scottsdale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Scottsdale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Scottsdale are highly rated.
    About Scottsdale...
    Population
    239,283

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $433,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,221
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Scottsdale Rankings

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      80.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      47.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      34.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      278.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,843.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      106.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Scottsdale

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,306
    National
    $55,322
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    Scottsdale Reviews

    288 reviews
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    Scottsdale, Arizona boasts a wide variety of entertainment from world-class dining & nightlife to family-friendly fun such as waterparks, museums, and the Phoenix Zoo - the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States and home to over 3,000 animals including 30 threatened or endangered species. Scottsdale is also great if you seek outdoor adventure such as hiking Camelback Mountain or just want to relax at one of the numerous spas in the area. Oh and did I mention, we have some pretty awesome sunsets too!
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    I lived in North Scottsdale for 25 years. I love the diversity of the city; North Scottsdale includes the beautiful Sonoran Desert with open land and communities with dirt roads and horse property. South Scottsdale has a wonderful downtown area for entertainment and for those that prefer city-living including art walks, restaurants, bars, music and dancing. We also have a wonderful Spring Training facilities to attend baseball games and the new OdySea Aquarium regularly brings great exhibits, like the Human Body and the Titanic, that are great for dates nights and family outings.
    Scottsdale really is "the most livable city". There are shops, restaurants, and businesses everywhere you look. Convenience is right at your fingertips! Scottsdale is also a great city to go to try out new things, such as food and activities. I would also like to add that we don't see a lot of crime here and the people are friendly in general. Overall, 10/10 would recommend moving there!