At a Glance
Median Income
$107,372
$82,697 per capita
Home Value
$709,900
Zillow: $851,107
Median Rent
$1,910/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,879/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
7.9% smoking rate
How Scottsdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottsdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottsdale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scottsdale residents earn a median household income of $107,372 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,697. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scottsdale is $709,900 , 152% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $851,107. Median rent is $1,910/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Scottsdale reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,879/100K. The murder rate is 0.4/100K.
Education
61.5% of adults in Scottsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottsdale has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population242,169
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,316/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,372
Per Capita$82,697
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
C+
Home Value$709,900
Rent$1,910
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$851,107
Housing Units136,665
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,879/100K
Murder0.4/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary184/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain8.7 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation2,434 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations166
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Scottsdale was built in 1990.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.