Scottsdale, Arizona Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Scottsdale, AZ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 235,619 | 7,356,359 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1277.5 | 64.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.39% | 1.15% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.8 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 114,670 | 2,847,012 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Scottsdale grew by 4.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 235,619 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Scottsdale is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.5% of residents. That is 5.9 points above Arizona as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 42,162 17.9% -4.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 46,919 19.9% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 51,460 21.8% +2.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 55,299 23.5% +5.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arizona, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.7% of the people living in Scottsdale and men 48.3%.
- Women 51.7% Arizona 50.0%
- Men 48.3% Arizona 50.0%
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Economy
Scottsdale has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,393 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.72% | 5.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Scottsdale is about 36% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $551,646 | $367,851 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,009 | $1,543 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Scottsdale is about 22.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,009 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Scottsdale spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.8 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,399 | $5,798 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 30.9% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 48,103 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,214 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Scottsdale is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Scottsdale has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.6% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | 2.53 | 2.53 |
Health
Scottsdale has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.3% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Scottsdale, AZ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Scottsdale, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale, AZ | 235,619 | $109,393 #2/2 | $551,646 #1/2 | 20.9 min #1/2 |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 23,789 | $111,023 | $506,222 | 23.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Scottsdale, Arizona.
How big is Scottsdale, Arizona by population?
About 235,619 people live in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 114,670 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 45.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
How densely populated is Scottsdale, Arizona?
Averaged over its land area, Scottsdale, Arizona has 1,277 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 15 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Scottsdale, Arizona?
The median home costs 5.0 times the median household income ($551,646 against $109,393), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,009 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Scottsdale, Arizona?
Unemployment in Scottsdale, Arizona is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Scottsdale, Arizona?
58.6% of adults in Scottsdale, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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