Scottsdale

POPULATION

250,602

MED. HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$88,213

MED. HOME VALUE

$764,800

Consistently voted the best city to retire in America, Scottsdale is one of the cleanest, safest, and healthiest places to live in the country. Its population of just over 250,000 live in impeccably maintained neighborhoods dotted with high-end shopping centers, incredible restaurants, luxury resorts and world-class golf courses, including TPC Scottsdale, home of the Phoenix Open.

The city has over 125 art galleries, multiple museums, a butterfly conservatory, a fantastic aquarium, and the highest number of luxury spas in the country. Scottsdale’s parks, greenbelts, canal trail, and bike paths connect the city’s outdoor playgrounds, and hiking enthusiasts will enjoy hiking around the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Inspiration Point and Pinnacle Peak.

Scottsdale is such an appealing location that Frank Lloyd Wright built Taliesin West, his winter home here. You can take a tour of the house and grounds, or even a class and be inspired.

 

Neighbors

Golfers, retirees, families, engineers

Expect

World-class golf courses, spas, and shopping

Lifestyle

Recreation, shopping & dining

Unexpected Appeal

“Sunsets and Sips” at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West

Market

Higher-end homes and manicured neighborhoods

Fall In Love

Beautiful landscaping and gorgeous sunsets

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The Community

Scottsdale is not just a coveted place to retire, but a fantastic place to raise a family, with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a wonderful sense of community.

The city streets are lined with cacti, palm and mesquite trees and the parks have amazing facilities for play and recreation. Kids will have a blast at the Arizona Boardwalk, where they can be surrounded by butterflies at Butterfly Wonderland, see sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish at OdySea Aquarium, dodge lasers and find their way through mazes at rainforest-themed Laser + Mirror Maze, and then enjoy lunch with the family at Pangaea Dinosaur Grill.

Your neighbors will be families, retirees, golfers, celebrities, engineers, and people in the finance, defense, tech and healthcare industries. Scottsdale Community College is right in town Arizona State University is just to the south in Tempe. Old Town Scottsdale offers an exclusive gallery district, shops, restaurants, rooftop lounges and even an immersive Van Gogh exhibit.

 

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The Culture

Recreation, retail, and relaxation define the culture of Scottsdale. Imagine spending the morning on a world-class golf course or a destination spa, followed by shopping and dinner at a fabulous restaurant. Golfers will be in heaven, with TPC Scottsdale, Talking Stick, and the McCormick Ranch Golf Club being just a few of the incredible courses to play.

Fashionistas flock to Scottsdale for its Fashion Square, Waterfront and Old Town shops, and the stylish Kierland Commons Shopping Center, with stores from Anthropologie to Tesla. The Arts are revered in Scottsdale, with its Museum of the West, Museum of Contemporary Art, Thursday evening ArtWalk, and the growing Scottsdale International Film Festival.

There are fantastic public libraries, family restaurants, and dog parks in addition to the high-end shopping and dining in Scottsdale, and the city is known for its friendly, welcoming vibe.

 

 

Lifestyle

After your morning round of golf or desert hike, enjoy a Southern breakfast at Sugar Jam, lemon-ricotta pancakes at Soul Cafe, or meet your brunch goals at the very hip Hash Kitchen.

If you’re headed to the office, pick up a lavender oat latte and a fresh pastry at Maverick Coffee or a cold brew and avocado toast at Press Coffee in Old Town.

For a fun day with the kids (or grandkids!), head to the OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, and Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs all at the Arizona Boardwalk, then cool off with some ice cream at Sweet Republic.

In the evening, browse the art galleries in Old Town, see a show at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, or head to “Sunsets and Sips” at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West to watch the sun dip under the desert landscape while enjoying a craft cocktail.

Scottsdale’s restaurant scene is ever-evolving, with standout choices such as upscale Mexican cuisine at Toca Madera, woodfired pizza at Craft 64, a filet mignon cobb salad at The White Chocolate Grill, short ribs at Citizen Public House, or dinner with friends and family at one of the incredible country clubs in your beautiful new hometown.

 

GREAT SCHOOLS RATINGS

9

DESERT CANYON ELEMENTARY

9/10

SEQUOYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9/10

BASIS SCOTTSDALE

9/10

School District

Scottsdale Unified School District

Real Estate Market

 
 
 

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