Scottsdale, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

254,995

Unemployment

3.4%

Poverty

6.8%

Median Home

$493,200

Median Income

$91,042

Median Rent

$1,452

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Scottsdale SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

9.5

Commute

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Scottsdale, AZ Crime Report

5,415
Total Crimes

2,058.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

-12.24%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Scottsdale / 100k People	Arizona / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	5,415	2,058.9	2,712.5	2,346.0

Violent Crime	470	178.7	484.8	387.8
Murder	7	2.7	6.9	6.5
Robbery	97	36.9	83.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	257	97.7	350.2	279.7
Property Crime	4,945	1,880.2	2,227.7	1,958.2
Burglary	683	259.7	330.0	314.2
Larceny	3,963	1,506.8	1,656.0	1,398.0
Car Theft	299	113.7	241.7	246.0

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Scottsdale, AZ Cost Of Living

128
Scottsdale's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Scottsdale	Arizona	National Average
Overall	128	97	100

Services	98	98	100
Groceries	98	98	100
Health	91	98	100
Housing	191	97	100
Transportation	105	105	100
Utilities	106	103	100

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Scottsdale, AZ Photos

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Scottsdale Articles

Worst Neighborhoods In Scottsdale

Rankings for Scottsdale in Arizona

Ranks #20 in Richest Cities In Arizona

Ranks #24 in Best Places To Live In Arizona

Ranks #48 in Cheapest Places To Live In Arizona

Map Of Scottsdale, AZ

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Population over time in Scottsdale

Year	Population	% Change
2020	254,995	3.6%
2019	246,026	2.8%
2018	239,283	2.0%
2017	234,495	3.1%
2016	227,471	1.8%
2015	223,519	1.0%
2014	221,283	0.6%
2013	219,867	0.3%
2012	219,311	0.2%
2011	218,770	-

Race / Ethnicity in Scottsdale

White

79.4% (202,588)

African American

2.1% (5,232)

American Indian

0.8% (1,926)

Asian

5.1% (13,066)

Hawaiian

0.1% (302)

Other

0.2% (409)

Two Or More

2.2% (5,589)

Hispanic

10.2% (25,883)

Race	Scottsdale	AZ	USA
White	79.4%	54.1%	60.1%
African American	2.1%	4.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.8%	3.8%	0.6%
Asian	5.1%	3.2%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.2%	2.6%	2.8%
Hispanic	10.2%	31.5%	18.2%

Gender in Scottsdale

Female

51.1% (130,399)

Male

48.9% (124,596)

Gender	Scottsdale	AZ	USA
Female	51.1%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	48.9%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Scottsdale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

0.0% (0)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (5,099)

High School / GED

12.0% (30,599)

Some College

19.0% (48,449)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (17,849)

Bachelor's Degree

36.0% (91,798)

Master's Degree

16.0% (40,799)

Professional Degree

5.0% (12,749)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (7,649)

Education	Scottsdale	AZ	USA
< 9th Grade	0.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	12.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	36.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Scottsdale, Arizona

Less than $10,000

3.9% (1,000,967)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.3% (590,076)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.5% (1,400,187)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.2% (1,569,645)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.5% (2,431,632)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.0% (3,572,878)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.3% (3,134,752)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.9% (4,570,171)

$150,000 to $199,999

10.2% (2,598,496)

$200,000 or more

18.2% (4,630,692)

Income	Scottsdale	AZ	USA
Less than $10,000	3.9%	5.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.3%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.5%	8.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.2%	9.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.5%	13.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.0%	18.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.3%	13.2%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.9%	15.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.2%	6.1%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	18.2%	6.4%	8.3%