The City of Scottsdale is an exciting and dynamic community that has matured since its incorporation in 1951 as a city of 2,000 citizens into the sophisticated and cultured southwestern City of today. The City continues to grow each year and has seen a nearly 10% increase in population since 2000. Scottsdale also boasts a high-educated population with over 50% having at least a bachelors degree, significantly higher than the State or National percentages. Additionally, income levels in Scottsdale are among the highest in the State. This is truly a location where economic prosperity and lifestyle converge.
Demographics
| Household Income & Size | Scottsdale | Phoenix Metro | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income |
$69,017
|
$51,862
|
$48,451
|
| Average Household Size |
2.25
|
2.79
|
2.61
|
| Average Family Size |
2.91
|
3.39
|
3.20
|
| Educational Attainment | Scottsdale | Phoenix Metro | U.S. |
| High School Graduate |
17.9%
|
25.6%
|
30.2%
|
| Some College/No Degree |
21.30%
|
23.6%
|
19.5%
|
| Associates Degree |
5.2%
|
7.6%
|
7.4%
|
| Bachelors Degree or Higher |
50.8%
|
27.1%
|
27.0%
|
| Gender & Age | Scottsdale | Phoenix Metro | U.S. |
| Male Population |
47.4%
|
50.1%
|
49.2%
|
| Female Population |
52.6%
|
49.9%
|
50.8%
|
| Median Age |
43.8
|
33.7
|
36.4
|
Economics
- Unemployment Rate (2007) – 2.3%
- Property Tax Rate (2006/07) – $1.04 per $100 of assessed value
- Sales Tax Rate – 1.65%
- Sales Tax Collections (2005/06) -$178.7 million
- Personal Income Tax – 2.59% – 4.54%
- Median Resale Home Price* (2008) – $525,000
- Median Price of New Home* (2008) – $716,670
Sources: Economic Trends Report, August 2006; *Arizona Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS).
Tourism
- Hotel Occupancy (2006) – 69.9%
- Average Hotel Room Rate (2006) – $164.19
- Transient Occupancy Tax (Bed Tax) – 3.0%
- Bed Tax Revenues (2006) – $9.4 million
- Number of Hotel Rooms (2006) – 9,021
- Hotel Visitors to Scottsdale (2005) – 7.5 million
- Day Visitors to Scottsdale (2005) – 6.2 million
Sources: Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Tourism Study Part I: Lodging Statistics and Part II: Visitor Statistics
Largest Employers in Scottsdale 2006
| Rank | Company Name | Employees |
|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Scottsdale Healthcare |
5,928
|
|
2
|
General Dynamics C4 Systems |
4,000
|
|
3
|
Mayo Clinic – Scottsdale |
3,995
|
|
4
|
Scottsdale Unified School District |
3,500
|
|
5
|
City of Scottsdale |
2,708
|
|
6
|
The Vanguard Group |
1,680
|
|
7
|
CareMark |
1,636
|
|
8
|
Troon Golf LLC |
1,539
|
|
9
|
Go Daddy Group |
1,227
|
|
10
|
Fairmont Princess Resort |
1,200
|
|
11
|
Scottsdale Insurance Company |
1,195
|
|
12
|
DMB Associates |
1,100
|
|
13
|
Rural Metro Corporation |
875
|
|
14
|
McKesson |
700
|
|
15
|
The Boulders Resort |
680
|
|
16
|
USPS – Scottsdale |
680
|
|
17
|
Dial Corporation |
650
|
|
18
|
JDA Software Group |
650
|
|
19
|
Desert Mountain Properties |
638
|
|
20
|
First Health Group |
610
|
|
21
|
Pegasus Solutions |
600
|
|
22
|
E-Telecare Global Solutions |
600
|
|
23
|
First National Bank of Arizona |
530
|
|
24
|
Nordstroms |
525
|
|
25
|
Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch |
500
|
|
26
|
United Blood Services |
498
|
|
27
|
Meritage Homes |
427
|
|
28
|
Scottsdale Conference Resort |
400
|
|
29
|
Scottsdale Community College |
400
|
|
30
|
Dillards |
390
|
Other Facts
| Size: | 184.2 square miles, stretching 31 miles from North to South |
| Elevation: | 1,260 feet above sea level, on average |
| Longitude & Latitude: | 111.93 degrees W, 33.50 degrees N |
| Climate: | Average minimum and maximum temperatures range from 55.7°F to 84.6°F, respectively. Scottsdale averages 314 days of sunshine and 7.74 inches of rainfall per year. |
| Land Use: | 59% residential, 30% open space, 8% industrial/commercial, 3% institutional |
| City Slogan: | “The West’s Most Western Town” |
| Official Food: | Chili, by 1994 Mayoral proclamation |
| Financial Rating: | Scottsdale has maintained AAA ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s Investor Services — one of only a handful of municipalities to achieve top marks from all three ratings agencies — since April 2002. |
| Maricopa County Population (2006): | 3,768,123 |
| Arizona Population (2006): | 6,166,318 |