Introduction
Located just east of Phoenix, Arizona, Scottsdale has earned itself a reputation as not only a great resort town, but also as one of the best cities in the country to settle down, raise a family or even retire. Known as “The West’s Most Western Town,” Scottsdale covers about 185 square miles in the Sonoran Desert. This desert city offers beautiful scenery, warm temperatures, a variety of neighborhoods with quality communities and a booming economy.
Fast Facts
Scottsdale is a city of just over 215,000 people with an annual growth rate of approximately 6%. The average median temperature is 70.3 degrees Fahrenheit with the average number of sunny days coming in at 86%. Of the residents living in Scottsdale, 22% of them are over the age of 60, and 52% are between the age range of 25 and 59, according to US Census data from the year 2000. Median household income stands at $58,000 with an average of 2.22 people per household.