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Scottsdale, AZ

Founded 1894Maricopa CountyElev. 380 m
Population
242,169
Median home
$709,900
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
63
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Scottsdale

Scottsdale is home to roughly 242,169 residents. Scottsdale was founded in 1894 and sits in Maricopa County. The median age is 49.2 and the median household income is $107,372. Homes carry a median value of $709,900, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.7%). Around 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
242,169
Median age
49.2
Median household income
$107,372
Per-capita income
$82,697
Poverty rate
7.1%
High-school grad or higher
97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
21.7 min
Work from home
29%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Black1.9%
Asian5.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts59.8%
Sales & office22.9%
Service9.4%
Production, transportation & material moving4.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$709,900
Median gross rent
$1,910/mo
Owner-occupied
67.6%
Median year built
1990
Households
117,787
Avg. household size
2.04

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Scottsdale has 63 public schools — 34 elementary, 7 middle, 14 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading58%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cactus Shadows High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Chaparral High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Coronado High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Desert Mountain High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
EVIT - Chaparral High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
EVIT - Coronado High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
EVIT - Desert Mountain High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
EVIT - Saguaro High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero PrepHighGrades 6–12charter
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale PrepHighGrades 5–12charter
Horizon High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Saguaro High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Salt River Accelerated Learning AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
West-MEC - Horizon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime54% below national
Scottsdale176
Arizona429
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% above national
Scottsdale2,249
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Scottsdale Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

13 facilities in Scottsdale report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Martin Marietta Arizona Llc - Dobson Plant · Maricopa CountyUnited Metro Materials Inc (Dba Cemex Sacaton Plant) · Maricopa CountyMicrosemi Corp · Maricopa CountyGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems · Maricopa CountyPacific Encore West Inc · Maricopa CountyPlainville West Inc (Dba Marro Plating) · Maricopa CountyCalportland Company Mesa Plant · Maricopa CountyDobson Batch Plant #12 · Maricopa CountyMartin Marietta Arizona, Llc - Beeline Plant · Maricopa CountyMorton Intl Inc (Oper By Shipley Co Llc) · Maricopa CountyMarlyn Nutraceuticals Naturally Vitamin Supplements · Maricopa CountySunvek Inc · Maricopa County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Maricopa County
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Scottsdale is in Maricopa County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Scottsdale was founded in 1894 and sits in Maricopa County. Elevation ~380 m.

Population trend
246K215K242,16920092024
Map of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Where Scottsdale is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Titus, Frank, HouseScottsdale Grammar SchoolEllis, George, HouseValley Field Riding and Polo ClubKerr, Louise Lincoln, House and StudioOur Lady of Perpetual Help Mission ChurchRoald Amundsen Pullman Private Railroad Car
Notable people from Scottsdale
Emma StoneBrady CorbetDiana GabaldonGabrielle CarterisSammi HanrattySofia WylieMatthew TkachukMatisse ThybulleBrady TkachukTamar Kaprelian
People searches in Scottsdale
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Nearby cities
Fountain Hills (9 mi)Paradise Valley (11 mi)Phoenix (15 mi)Mesa (21 mi)Tempe (21 mi)Glendale (22 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Scottsdale, AZ (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Scottsdale, Arizona.

Charles Henry Young, 62
Scottsdale · 85251
AKA Charles Young, Charles Henry Jr Young
Steven Lee Bowling, 71
Scottsdale · 85257
AKA Steve Bowling, Steven Bowling
Jason Lee Johnson, 59
Scottsdale · 85256
Mark Jay Clark, 69
Scottsdale · 85250
AKA Mark J Clark, Mark Jay Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Scottsdale — frequently asked

What is the population of Scottsdale, Arizona?
Scottsdale has a population of about 242,169, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Scottsdale?
The median home value in Scottsdale is $709,900, and the median gross rent is $1,910/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Scottsdale safe? What is the crime rate?
Scottsdale Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 176 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Scottsdale face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Maricopa County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale has 63 public schools (34 elementary, 7 middle, 14 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Scottsdale?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Scottsdale. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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