At a Glance
Median Income
$82,778
$38,155 per capita
Home Value
$319,400
Zillow: $324,193
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
11.1% smoking rate
How Scottdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottdale a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scottdale residents earn a median household income of $82,778 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,155. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,556 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scottdale is $319,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,193. Median rent is $1,460/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
55.0% of adults in Scottdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottdale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population10,398
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density3,123/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born20.4%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,778
Per Capita$38,155
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
A+
Home Value$319,400
Rent$1,460
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$324,193
Housing Units4,421
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation1,004 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Scottdale was built in 1983.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
20.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.