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Scottsdale
  • City in Arizona
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Scottsdale

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Scottsdale is a city in Arizona with a population of 238,685. Scottsdale is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Scottsdale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Scottsdale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Scottsdale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Scottsdale are highly rated.
    About Scottsdale...
    Population
    238,685
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $540,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,578
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Scottsdale Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      131
      282.7
    • Murder
      2
      6.1
    • Rape
      39.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      41.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      279.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,905.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      113.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Scottsdale

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,409
    National
    $69,021
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