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Scottsdale

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  • City in Arizona
  • 245 reviews
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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 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
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
    74.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    2
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.9
    40.7
  • Robbery
    39.7
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    348.6
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,725.7
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    97.7
    284
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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

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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!
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Scottsdale is considered a luxurious city. We have plenty of visitors/tourist through the year. Some come for the heat during the summer and come for the winter months because there the live 65 degrees is a heavenly temperature to be in. We have some of the best dining options imaginable. You can go to neighboorhood restaurants or go to the five-star resorts, and eat with some of the best views. If you want to do some shopping while on a trip to Scottsdale you can go to many of our malls, whether it's outdoor or indoor we have many different options; from high-end luxury products to inexpensive items as well. We also have some of the best family-friendly neighbors. From what I see parents are so kind and their kids grow up in school together and everyone is friends with everyone. All in all, Scottsdale is a family friendly neighboorhood and would love to have any new people in the city!
Scottsdale and it's surrounding areas are beautiful places to live and work, especially October through April. Winter and the immediate shoulder seasons are amazing!
 That said, there are a few draw backs to the area to be considered. 1. The cost of housing is high, (in fairness, most highly desirable places to live and work are expensive). 2. The extreme summer heat is not easily escape-able as it is several hours drive to Flagstaff to the north or the White mountains to the east. Southern California is also an option, but again, a fairly long trip. 3. It's a suburb of Phoenix, a large metro area with a fair amount of crime that spills over into the Scottsdale area mostly in matters of theft, robbery etc.
I would invite anyone considering Scottsdale to take a close look at St. George, Utah on the Arizona border. Google it... or watch the Discover St. George video. They may find it enlightening!