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Scottsdale market snapshot

Median Sale Price
$599K
Median Days on Market
76 days
Active Listings
678

RentCast market data · Maricopa County County, Arizona

About Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale is a city in eastern Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after its founder Winfield Scott, a retired U.S. Army chaplain, the city was incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000. At the 2020 census, the population was 241,361, which had grown from 217,385 in 2010. Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town". Over the past two decades, it has been one of the fastest growing cities and housing markets in the United States.

Scottsdale is 31 miles (50 km) from its northern to southernmost edge and covers 184.5 square miles (478 km2). The city is bordered by the city of Phoenix to the west, Tonto National Forest to the north, the McDowell Mountains to the east, and the Salt River to the south.

Scottsdale by the numbers

Population 242,169 · Median age 49.2 yrs · Census ACS 2023

Median household income

Scottsdale's median household income of $107,372 compares to $76,872 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Median age (years)

The median age in Scottsdale is 49.2 yrs, compared to 38.8 yrs for Arizona and 38.7 yrs nationally.

Gender split

Scottsdale is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, per Census ACS estimates.

Population trend — Scottsdale

Scottsdale's population declined 3.4% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.

Arizona government

Governor

Katie Hobbs

Democrat

U.S. Senators

House Representatives (9)

Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Arizona statewide or by congressional district.

Scottsdale economy

The tourism industry is Scottsdale's primary employer, accounting for 39% of the city's workforce. In 2005, Scottsdale attracted over 7.5 million visitors to the city, providing an economic impact of over $3.1 billion. The city of Scottsdale is tied with Atlanta for fourth, after New York City, Las Vegas, and Chicago respectively, as having the most AAA Five-Diamond hotels and resorts in the United States. In 2015, AAA bestowed four such properties in Scottsdale with the highest honor: The Phoenician and The Canyon Suites, part of The Luxury Collection, Four Seasons Hotels Scottsdale at Troon North, and the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Princess Resort and Spa. In 2016, Scottsdale had the highest number of destination spas per capita of any city in the United States.

Source: Wikipedia article on Scottsdale under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Climate in Scottsdale

Monthly climate — Scottsdale

Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00020288.

Average annual rainfall: 0.1 inches across 0 days per year.

Scottsdale real estate news

Recent news about the Scottsdale housing market. Source: Google News.

Scottsdale real estate — frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Scottsdale?
The median home sale price in Scottsdale, AZ is $599,000, based on the most recent available sales data.
How long do homes stay on the market in Scottsdale?
Homes in Scottsdale sell in a median of 76 days.
What is the cost of living like in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale has a median household income of $107,372, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Who lives in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale has a population of 242,169 with a median age of 49.2 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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