Scottsdale, Arizona
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City Overview
As of 2009, Scottsdale's population is 235,677 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 14.02 percent.
The median home cost in Scottsdale is $370,040. Home appreciation the last year has been -20.30 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Scottsdale's cost of living is 51.90% Higher than the U.S. average.
Scottsdale public schools spend $4,568 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Scottsdale.
The unemployment rate in Scottsdale is 5.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Scottsdale jobs have Decreased by 1.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 Scottsdale, AZ, population is 235,677. There are 1,255 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Scottsdale, AZ
The median age is 41.1. The US median is 37.6. 59.80% of people in Scottsdale, AZ, are married. 11.90% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.19 people. 17.15% of people are married, with children. 5.14% have children, but are single.
Race in Scottsdale, AZ
89.91% of people are white, 1.47% are black, 2.51% are asian, 0.71% are native american, and 4.92% claim 'Other'.
8.46% of the people in Scottsdale, AZ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 91.54% are non-hispanic).
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re: Arrogant people with no reason to be so - 7/23: People in south Arizona overall are arrogant assholes. No class, not the best looking people and they think they are the best at everything. What a horrible place to be.... (read more)Arrogant people with no reason to be so: People in Scottsdale seem to think they are sitting in the richest, most elite community on planet earth. Yet many of them are simple white trash, like the "lady" that... (read more)Recreation: It's wonderful living in a city with so many things to do. You're within minutes of great hiking. The variety of restaurants and shops are staggering. There's... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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Health
There are 209 physicians per 100,000 population in Scottsdale, AZ. The US average is 170.
Scottsdale, AZ Health Index
Air quality in Scottsdale, AZ is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Scottsdale, AZ is 65 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Arizona ... Scottsdale in particular is a horrible: With housing in the toilet and it's "police state" reputation NOT a place to be.
I'm leaving as soon as i... (read more)Life in Scottsdale: Scottsdale is a very clean, safe, expanding city. However, the school system should be much better and the cost of living is high. ... (read more)Snobsdale, anyone?: Okay, sure, there are a lot of people with money here. They flaunt it or snub those who are seemingly without it. So, get over it. If you're confident in who you are,... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Scottsdale, AZ, is 5.00%, with job growth of -1.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.30%.
Scottsdale, AZ Taxes
Scottsdale, AZ,sales tax rate is 7.95%. Income tax is 3.90%.
Scottsdale, AZ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $44,597, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $65,841.
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I have lived in Scottsdale, AZ for over 38 years: The weather is wonderful 9 months out of the year. July, August & September
can be very hot. However, you receive over 300+ days a year of sunshine.
I would highly... (read more)Locked in when the rest of the world is having fun: Unless you have scales, you can only be outside in water from May-October else we are baking. Every city had a "lock in season" but being locked in while other cities... (read more)Scottsdale: Love it in the winter, travel in the... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 31.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.95% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.90% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $44,597 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $65,841 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 7.96% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.03% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 9.01% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.72% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.49% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.99% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 14.73% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 9.69% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 4.09% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 2.29% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 24.78% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 22.97% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.13% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 33.06% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.04% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 3.70% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 4.33% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Scottsdale, AZ, is $370,040. Home appreciation is -20.30% over the last year. The median age of Scottsdale, AZ, real estate is 17 years.
Scottsdale, AZ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.30% of the Scottsdale, AZ, population. 13.47% of houses and apartments in Scottsdale, AZ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Scottsdale Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 17 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $370,040 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -20.30% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 61.23% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 13.47% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.30% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.13 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.46% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.55% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.78% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.90% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.96% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.83% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.89% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 21.78% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 14.82% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 10.30% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 11.03% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3.75% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 16.84% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 16.40% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 11.71% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 21.26% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.83% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.00% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5.34% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.36% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.26% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Scottsdale, AZ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Scottsdale, AZ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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POLITICS: Very conservative.Too right wing and not at all thoughtful. I want to be with people who think and take the time to really consider the issues and their impact on the... (read more)re: Arrogant people with no reason to be so - 7/23: People in south Arizona overall are arrogant assholes. No class, not the best looking people and they think they are the best at everything. What a horrible place to be.... (read more)quick comment: Great all around, low humidity. Doesn't usually Freeze, TOOOOO... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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Climate
Scottsdale, AZ, gets 8 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 35.
On average, there are 299 sunny days per year in Scottsdale, AZ. The July high is around 104 degrees. The January low is 43. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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I have lived in Scottsdale, AZ for over 38 years: The weather is wonderful 9 months out of the year. July, August & September
can be very hot. However, you receive over 300+ days a year of sunshine.
I would highly... (read more)Locked in when the rest of the world is having fun: Unless you have scales, you can only be outside in water from May-October else we are baking. Every city had a "lock in season" but being locked in while other cities... (read more)Scottsdale: Love it in the winter, travel in the... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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Education
Scottsdale, AZ, schools spend $4,568 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 360 students per librarian, and 806 children per counselor in Scottsdale, AZ schools.
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great schools: Good schools with good parent participation. One of the main reasons why we chose the scottsdale school... (read more)Arizona ... Scottsdale in particular is a horrible: With housing in the toilet and it's "police state" reputation NOT a place to be.
I'm leaving as soon as i... (read more)Life in Scottsdale: Scottsdale is a very clean, safe, expanding city. However, the school system should be much better and the cost of living is high. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Scottsdale, AZ, takes 27 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 8% work from home.
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I have lived in Scottsdale, AZ for over 38 years: The weather is wonderful 9 months out of the year. July, August & September
can be very hot. However, you receive over 300+ days a year of sunshine.
I would highly... (read more)Locked in when the rest of the world is having fun: Unless you have scales, you can only be outside in water from May-October else we are baking. Every city had a "lock in season" but being locked in while other cities... (read more)Scottsdale: Love it in the winter, travel in the... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Scottsdale, AZ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Scottsdale, AZ is more expensive.
Overall, Scottsdale, AZ cost of living is 151.90.
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How is it living in Scottsdale Arizona?: How is it living in Scottsdale... (read more)Nice: Good weather, good food, and people from all over makes it easy to meet... (read more)Lots of Culture and fun: A great escape, lots to do but $$$$$$, FOOD, nightlife and relaxation amoung the best in the country. A great place to visit and relax but to damn hot 4 months a year... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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39.73% of the people in Scottsdale, AZ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 17.26% are Catholic; 11.12% are Protestant; 5.06% are LDS; 3.91% are another Christian faith; 1.95% in Scottsdale, AZ are Jewish; 0.11% are an eastern faith; 0.33% affilitates with Islam.
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Arizona ... Scottsdale in particular is a horrible: With housing in the toilet and it's "police state" reputation NOT a place to be.
I'm leaving as soon as i... (read more)Life in Scottsdale: Scottsdale is a very clean, safe, expanding city. However, the school system should be much better and the cost of living is high. ... (read more)Snobsdale, anyone?: Okay, sure, there are a lot of people with money here. They flaunt it or snub those who are seemingly without it. So, get over it. If you're confident in who you are,... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
| Percent Religious | 39.73% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 17.26% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 11.12% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 5.06% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.26% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.55% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.16% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.39% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.13% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.63% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.91% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.95% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.33% | 0.54% |
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42.33% of the people in Scottsdale, AZ are registered as Democrats. 56.97% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.71%.
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POLITICS: Very conservative.Too right wing and not at all thoughtful. I want to be with people who think and take the time to really consider the issues and their impact on the... (read more)quick comment: Great all around, low humidity. Doesn't usually Freeze, TOOOOO... (read more)re: Arrogant people with no reason to be so - 7/23: People in south Arizona overall are arrogant assholes. No class, not the best looking people and they think they are the best at everything. What a horrible place to be.... (read more)Have an opinion about Scottsdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Scottsdale Click Here
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