Scottsdale, AZ Economy


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Scottsdale, AZ is a vibrant city located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. With an estimated population of over 250,000 people, Scottsdale is known for its many parks, resorts, and golf courses. The cost of living is higher than the US average, with 2 bedroom rent costing $2,240 and a grocery cost index of 103 versus 100 in the US. Despite these higher prices, Scottsdale remains an attractive place to live due to its proximity to downtown Phoenix and its abundance of amenities.
Local companies include GoDaddy, HonorHealth, Discount Tire Company and General Dynamics Mission Systems. Tourist attractions include Taliesin West, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park and Big Surf Waterpark. Scottsdale also offers a variety of cultural activities like the Musical Instrument Museum and hiking or biking on Camelback Mountain. It's no wonder why so many people choose to call Scottsdale home!

Scottsdale has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Scottsdale has seen the job market increase by 3.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 51.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Scottsdale
- The Sales Tax Rate for Scottsdale is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Scottsdale is 4.2%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Scottsdale
- The average income of a Scottsdale resident is $51,564 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Scottsdale resident is $97,409 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyScottsdale, ArizonaUnited States
  4.76
  -2.0%-6.2%
  51.2%33.5%
  8.1%6.2%
  3.4%4.6%
  $70,040$37,638
  $97,409$69,021
  $129,072$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  3.9%6.8%
  5.9%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  9.7%11.0%
  3.3%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  11.5%4.7%
  5.2%1.9%
  13.8%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.8%4.2%
  7.2%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  3.3%2.1%
  7.1%7.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  2.3%4.7%
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My son went to ASU in '99 which is how we ended up here from Northern Illinois. Over the years we came out for vacations and bought a second home until we finally made  More

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I lived in San Jose for 30 years...in the late '50s. I walked thru cherry orchards to school. After college classes, I drove 20 minutes to the beach. San Francisco was  More

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Pros: Livable weather 7 months a year, (Oct. 15-May 15), ample restaurants (though $$$$), resorts to stroll, if you golf, you'll be in heaven. Broad, tidy streets with  More

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