Scottsdale, AZ Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 249,388 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1352.1 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.38% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.2 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 114,098 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $106,390 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.00% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $504,257 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,908 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.7% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.9 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 28.8% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
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 | 2.04 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
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% |