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130 discussions from residents and visitors

James Morris

Pros and cons of Scottsdale after 2 years

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $107,372 in Scottsdale. Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborho...

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Violet Mendoza

Moving to Scottsdale with kids — good idea?

OK so I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent ...

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James Morris

Is Scottsdale good for remote workers?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...

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Julia Y.

Best areas to explore in Scottsdale?

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public tran...

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Sadie Sanders

Housing in Scottsdale compared to Tampa

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of livi...

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Evelyn Mitchell

Starting a business in Scottsdale?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 70°F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rus...

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Julia Y.

Best industries in Scottsdale right now

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene he...

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Angel Price

Scottsdale job market vs Miami

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Joe R.

Things Scottsdale needs to improve

First post here. We're a young couple and With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of com...

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Reagan Morgan

Co-working spaces in Scottsdale?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Jonathan Miller

Dog-friendly places in Scottsdale?

I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider — Scottsdale sits at 159.3 per 100K. Rent is about $1,910/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 70°F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

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Nora Lopez

Is public transit usable in Scottsdale?

Hi all, With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $107,372 in Scottsdale. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading.

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Evelyn Thomas

Quick question about Scottsdale

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $709,900, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Scottsdale? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a gro...

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Scott F.

Planning a move to Scottsdale — neighborhoods?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 40s, and Average temperature is around 70°F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider — Scottsdale sits at 159.3 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know...

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Weston Rodriguez

What to expect moving to Scottsdale?

Hey folks, It's a a mid-size city city with about 242K people. The median home value here is around $709,900, which is pretty steep. With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to ...

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Kinsley Gomez

Life in Scottsdale as a young professional

You can expect to pay around $1,910 for rent here. Rent is about $1,910/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Scottsdale sits at 159.3 per 100K. With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Autumn Chavez

Scottsdale quality of life — am I missing something?

Hello, I'm a 41-year-old graphic designer and Average temperature is around 70°F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider — Scottsdale sits at 159.3 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

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Declan Castillo

Is Scottsdale getting better or worse?

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $107,372 in Scottsdale. With a population of 242K, Scottsdale is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 242K people. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system v...

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Weston Rodriguez

Best areas to explore in Scottsdale?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,910 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

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Scott F.

How is the nightlife in Scottsdale?

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,910 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain ...

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Chloe Hill

Co-working spaces in Scottsdale?

Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. Average temperature is around 70°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $107,372 in Scottsdale. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly goo...

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Chloe Hill

Unpopular opinion about Scottsdale

Alright, Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag

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Valentina R.

Best kept secrets of Scottsdale, AZ

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $709,900, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Pros: - Growing food scene - Diverse co...

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Roman Harris

Life in Scottsdale as a young professional

Rent is about $1,910/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to ...

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Reagan Morgan

Scottsdale housing prices — when will it stop?

I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $709,900, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do...

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Julia Y.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Scottsdale?

Born and raised here. Median household income is $107,372, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Scottsdale sits at 159.3 per 100K. Rent is about $1,910/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly goo...

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Johnny A.

Job market in Scottsdale for tech?

Hello, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Charlotte

Best neighborhoods to rent in Scottsdale?

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,910 for rent here. Household incomes average around $107,372 in Scottsdale. Homes are going for about $709,900 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas...

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