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Living in Scottsdale

Scottsdale had 243,821 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 14,337 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$110,886 a year.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Scottsdale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,013 per month, while the median home value was US$789,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 67%, and the vacancy rate was 14.8% in July 2026. 48.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Scottsdale recurring monthly costs, € per month€1058Private kindergarten€211Utilities, 85 m² flat€69Internet, 60 Mbps€60Mobile plan, 10 GB€37Transport pass€30Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly29.89 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback Machine capture 20260215164741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited68.57 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback Machine capture 20260215164741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,058 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback Machine capture 20260215164741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB60.31 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback Machine capture 20260215164741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass37.44 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo — Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback capture 20241202194455)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home211.3 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback Machine capture 20260215164741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$2,013/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct14.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,958 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,769 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count4,286 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

11.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 27,903 people of 243,006 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Scottsdale is 3.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Scottsdale 3.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd110,886 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct85.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct96.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct2.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary4,936 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,632 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate3.56 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Scottsdale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Scottsdale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct97.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools88 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct15.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio394 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents14,337 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,118 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Scottsdale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesScottsdale highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Scottsdale highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego2,028Scottsdalerecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,028 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents159.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count426 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute21.58 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportSCF3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport13 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Scottsdale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Scottsdale.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Scottsdale average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND37°6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Scottsdale average monthly precipitation, mm0153045603742381272253221241935JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Scottsdale annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Scottsdale is 7.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8Scottsdale 7.2124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.24 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202420Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.5 · Feb 18.83 · Mar 21.94 · Apr 25.83 · May 30.33 · Jun 35.72 · Jul 37.44 · Aug 36.72 · Sep 34.28 · Oct 28.39 · Nov 22.28 · Dec 17.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202014Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 6.11 · Feb 7.06 · Mar 9.22 · Apr 12.06 · May 16.44 · Jun 21.83 · Jul 24.39 · Aug 23.83 · Sep 21.5 · Oct 15.89 · Nov 10.22 · Dec 5.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202014Official
Average temperature by monthJan 11.78 · Feb 12.94 · Mar 15.56 · Apr 18.94 · May 23.39 · Jun 28.78 · Jul 30.94 · Aug 30.28 · Sep 27.89 · Oct 22.17 · Nov 16.22 · Dec 11.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202014Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 37.34 · Feb 42.42 · Mar 37.59 · Apr 11.94 · May 6.86 · Jun 1.78 · Jul 25.4 · Aug 31.75 · Sep 21.08 · Oct 24.13 · Nov 19.3 · Dec 35.31 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202014Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M395.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.73 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count13 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm210.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul35.41 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan10.28 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Louisville246,161 residentsArlington238,643 residentsBoise City237,963 residentsRichmond237,257 residentsBoise237,242 residentsFrisco236,955 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Scottsdale residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.5%Foreign residents11.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.26 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents27,903 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population159,329 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density509.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population243,006 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population247,258 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Scottsdale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Skilled employee65%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–75%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–62%
Family42%strong on family, weak on cost · range 32–52%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–56%
Foreign residents27,903 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population243,006 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.17 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,769 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,958 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary4,936 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd789,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes67.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour61.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad11.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct7.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.58 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct78.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct5.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct61.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct96.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022239,148 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202221 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus124,562 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct31.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct91.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Scottsdale?

The median gross salary is 3,632 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Scottsdale?

The unemployment rate is 3.56 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Scottsdale?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.24 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Scottsdale?

Police recorded 2,028 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Scottsdale?

The published population is 243,006 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Scottsdale?

27,903 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Scottsdale a good place to live?

Scottsdale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback Machine capture 20260215164741) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31
  12. Numbeo — Cost of Living in Scottsdale (Wayback capture 20241202194455) Numbeo · web.archive.org · checked 2026-08-01

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