Life in Scottsdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Scottsdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Scottsdale:
The population in Scottsdale is 242,169.
The median home value in Scottsdale is $835,288.
The median income in Scottsdale is $107,372.
The cost of living in Scottsdale is 136 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Scottsdale is $1,910.
The unemployment rate in Scottsdale is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Scottsdale is 7.1%.
The average high in Scottsdale is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
Crime in Scottsdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Scottsdale. Key points include:
There were 4,973 total crimes in Scottsdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Scottsdale is 2,027.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Scottsdale is 152.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Scottsdale is 1,875.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Scottsdale is -4.31% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scottsdale / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,973 | 2,027.8 | 2,214.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 374 | 152.5 | 421.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 54 | 22.0 | 64.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 236 | 96.2 | 312.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 4,599 | 1,875.3 | 1,792.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 447 | 182.3 | 217.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,764 | 1,534.8 | 1,329.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 388 | 158.2 | 244.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Scottsdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scottsdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scottsdale is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scottsdale is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Scottsdale is $835,288.
The median income in Scottsdale is $107,372.
| Living Expense | Scottsdale | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 232 | 99 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
The average high in Scottsdale is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Scottsdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Scottsdale is 242,169. The population has increased 10.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 242,169 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 240,537 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 238,685 | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 254,995 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 250,602 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 246,026 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 239,283 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 234,495 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 227,471 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 223,519 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 221,283 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 219,867 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 219,311 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 218,770 | - |
78.7% White with 190,487 White residents.
1.9% African American with 4,689 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 1,609 American Indian residents.
5.1% Asian with 12,258 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 315 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 1,336 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 8,698 Two Or More residents.
9.4% Hispanic with 22,777 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 53.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.9% | 4.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 31.0% | 19.0% |
Scottsdale is 51.6% female with 125,040 female residents.
Scottsdale is 48.4% male with 117,129 male residents.
| Gender | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Scottsdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.1% of households in Scottsdale earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Scottsdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Scottsdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Scottsdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Scottsdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in Scottsdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Scottsdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Scottsdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Scottsdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.6% of households in Scottsdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.6% | 10.6% | 12.6% |