Scottsdale, Arizona
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Getting Here: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Primary Commercial Hub · 6.1 Miles to Downtown
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What is the population of Scottsdale, AZ?
Scottsdale, Arizona had an estimated population of 244,394 in July 2023. That is a change of +1.3% from the April 2020 Census base.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (sub-county, Vintage 2023) · As of: July 1, 2023
What is the median household income in Scottsdale?
The median household income in Scottsdale is $107,372. Per-capita income is $82,697.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
How much do homes and rent cost in Scottsdale?
The median home value in Scottsdale is $709,900 (owner-occupied units). Median gross rent is $1,910 per month.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
What is the property tax rate in Scottsdale?
Homeowners in Scottsdale pay a median of $2,924 per year in real estate taxes. Divided by the median home value, that is an effective rate of 0.41%. This is a Census-based estimate, not an assessor's rate.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
What is the sales tax rate in Scottsdale, Arizona?
The combined sales tax rate in Scottsdale is 8.00%: 5.60% state plus 2.40% local. Rates can vary by location within a metro area.
Source: City of Scottsdale tax resources (5.6% state + 0.7% county + 1.70% city, effective 2025-07-01) · As of: 2026
What is the climate like in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale averages a July daily high of 100°F and a January daily low of 42°F, with about 14.8 inches of precipitation per year.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), 2015-2024 average, retrieved 2026-10-18 · As of: 2015–2024 average
Which airport serves Scottsdale?
The primary commercial airport for Scottsdale is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 6.1 miles in a straight line from the city center.
Source: Google Places API; straight-line distance computed from coordinates · As of: October 2026
What is the main hospital near Scottsdale?
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, 7400 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. In an emergency, call 911.
Source: Google Places API (New), retrieved 2026-10-18 · As of: October 2026
Who provides tap water in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale City Of (EPA water system ID AZ0407098) supplies Scottsdale and serves about 241,361 people from surface water. Ask the utility for its annual water quality report.
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · As of: Retrieved October 2026
Which businesses are underserved in Scottsdale?
Across 20 small-business categories with enough national data in the ZIP codes assigned to Scottsdale, Convenience Retail Stores (0.17 per 10,000 residents vs. 0.82 nationally); Child Day Care Services (1.5 per 10,000 residents vs. 2.12 nationally) sit furthest below the national density. 16 of 20 categories are above 120% of national density. Density uses ZIP-code areas, not exact city limits.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns 2022; ACS 2023 ZCTA population · As of: 2022 establishments, 2023 population
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