Living in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
9.5
Commute
8
Scottsdale, AZ Crime Report
6,105
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,394.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-6.77%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Scottsdale, AZ Cost Of Living
125
Scottsdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Scottsdale's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Scottsdale, Arizona Info Snack
Scottsdale (O'odham: Vaai S-vaon; Yaqui: Eskatel) is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after founder Winfield Scott and incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000, the 2015 population of the city is estimated to be 236,839 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The New York Times described downtown Scottsdale as "a desert version of Miami's South Beach" and as having "plenty of late night partying and a buzzing hotel scene." Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town."
Population
246,026
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
8.2%
Median Home
$455,900
Median Income
$84,601
Median Rent
$1,284
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Map Of Scottsdale, AZ
Population over time in Scottsdale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 246,026 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 239,283 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 234,495 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 227,471 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 223,519 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 221,283 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 219,867 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 219,311 | 0.2% |
| 2009 | 218,770 | - |
| Crime/100k | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 165.5 | 474.9 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 2.7 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 34.1 | 91.0 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 80.8 | 328.1 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2229.0 | 2676.8 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 278.9 | 439.7 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1843.4 | 1970.3 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 106.7 | 266.9 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Scottsdale
| Race | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 55.1% | 61.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 4.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 31.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Scottsdale, Arizona
| Income | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.0% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.2% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
Gender in Scottsdale
| Gender | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scottsdale for adults over 25
| Education | Scottsdale | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
