Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona Overview

With a composite score of 60.4/100 and a A grade, Scottsdale ranks #6 of 20 cities in Arizona. Its strongest showing is in Safety (79/100), while Environment (26/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s median household income of $106,058 is 42% above the Arizona median of $74,568, and its 2.9% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4.3%.

Safety in Scottsdale

At 176.5 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Scottsdale sits meaningfully below the Arizona average of 430 — a 144% lower gap. The property crime rate is 2249.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Scottsdale

Scottsdale has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $709,900. Median monthly rent is $1,910. Renters spend 21.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s adult obesity rate of 26.2% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.4%. Residents average 12.1 poor mental health days per month. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Scottsdale

Scottsdale has a high school graduation rate of 89.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,225. The city has 52 public schools serving 30,736 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Scottsdale

Summers in Scottsdale are hot, averaging 89.3°F. Summers average 89.3°F. Winters average 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 16.5 inches. 26.5% of workers in Scottsdale work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 15.7 minutes is notably short.

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