Scottsdale, Arizona, is well known for being a premiere golf and tourist destination but this sophisticated city is high on residents’ lists for being one of the country’s most livable cities. Anyone interested in buying residential or commercial in Scottsdale will certainly welcome the beautiful weather, breathtaking scenery and robust economy. And while Scottsdale proudly displays its Western heritage, contemporary arts and culture are very much alive, making this city a haven for those seeking the finer things in life.
Scottsdale Fast Facts
- Population: 221,493
- Median Household Income: $65,262
- Median Home Value: $552,500
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Scottsdale is in the Mountain Standard Time zone and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Scottsdale workers is 24 minutes. Scottsdale residents have many ground transportation options including public transit and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Scottsdale Airport and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Scottsdale Employment
Major employers in the Scottsdale area include Marriott International, City of Scottsdale, The Vanguard Group, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fairmount Princess Resort, Scottsdale Unified School District, Scottsdale Health Care, Scottsdale Community College, Rural Metro Corporation, The Phoenician, Advance PCS and General Dynamics.
Scottsdale School Districts
The students in Scottsdale are served by 58 public schools in 26 school districts as well as 52 private schools. There are also 22 colleges and universities in the Scottsdale area.
Scottsdale Attractions
- Cerreta Candy Factory
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Phoenix Zoo
- Taattractionesin West
- Arizona Miattractiontary Museum
- Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
- Mesa Southwest Museum
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
- Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation
- Cerreta Candy Factory
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Phoenix Zoo
- Taattractionesin West
- Arizona Miattractiontary Museum
- Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
- Mesa Southwest Museum
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
- Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park