Living in Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scottsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Scottsdale has 243,821 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $110,886 (39% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $789,800, the median rent is $2,013/month.
Scottsdale at a glance
- Population
- 243,821
- Median age
- 49State: 39
- Median household income
- $110,886State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $789,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $2,013/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Scottsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 100% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Scottsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scottsdale the median home value is $789,800, 137% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,013 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,577 a month in housing costs.
Scottsdale median household income
The median household income in Scottsdale is $110,886 and the income per person is $86,009. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Scottsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 139,168
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.03
Scottsdale demographics
- Population
- 243,821
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 118,637
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scottsdale ›
Education in Scottsdale
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Scottsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scottsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 31.1%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Scottsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 243,821 | $110,886 | $789,800 | $2,013 |
| Fountain Hills | 23,789 | $112,654 | $622,900 | $1,890 |
| Carefree | 3,683 | $147,165 | $1,088,100 | $1,538 |
| Paradise Valley | 12,611 | $247,159 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Rio Verde | 2,261 | $131,723 | $774,100 | — |
| Cave Creek | 5,091 | $107,067 | $906,100 | $2,493 |
| Phoenix | 1,642,323 | $81,332 | $420,700 | $1,582 |
| New River | 18,240 | $134,289 | $640,600 | $1,948 |
| Anthem | 22,584 | $120,613 | $569,900 | $2,548 |
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What is the median household income in Scottsdale, AZ?
The median household income in Scottsdale is $110,886, 39% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scottsdale?
The median home value in Scottsdale is $789,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Scottsdale?
The median gross rent in Scottsdale is $2,013 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Scottsdale, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 100% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Scottsdale?
The median age in Scottsdale is 49 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Scottsdale?
The average commute to work in Scottsdale is 22 minutes; 31.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scottsdale?
The unemployment rate in Scottsdale is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scottsdale?
61.9% of adults in Scottsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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