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Come See Scottsdale, The Most “Western Town” of the West
Scottsdale, AZ is one part of Maricopa County. The population is huge, estimated to be 245,500 people. In general, the city is known as an upscale destination of interest to wealthy residents and thousands of tourists each year. It is nicknamed the West’s Most Western town, and has a distinctive mix of Classic Western culture, modern nightlife and almost a Miami Beach type atmosphere. This city is bordered to the west by Phoenix and Paradise Valley. To the North is Carefree, AZ and to the south is Tempe. Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is to the east. There are a plethora of Scottsdale homes for sale including in nearby communities like Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch. The ancient civilization known as the Hohokam first inhabited this city in the 800 A.D. period. Farming and irrigation was taking place as far back as 1,200 years ago!
Demographics of the City
Within Scottsdale, AZ there are four major locations. They are: South Scottsdale, Old Town (or Downtown) Scottsdale, Central Scottsdale and North Scottsdale. Scottsdale real estate is considered to be one of the most expensive markets in the entire U.S. In fact, in recent years, Scottsdale (as well as the surrounding Paradise Valley area) were considered to be one of the top 10 markets for luxury homes, including Scottsdale condo to Scottsdale mansions. Scottsdale regularly brings in approximately 600 million a year.
Unlike surrounding areas, most of the population of Scottsdale is located in major urban areas. Less than 11,000 people live in rural locations. There are 104,949 houses, 90,543 of which are occupied. In terms of housing density, there are 570 houses per square mile. Prices for Scottsdale locations could start as low as $200,000 or soar to two million or more. The median asking price for vacant houses is $322,408. The media contract rent is $999. There are currently 42,636 mortgages in place. South Scottsdale is considered the working class region of the city, and has a lot of popular night spots and artistic attractions. The home price in this area is significantly less than real estate prices in Northern Scottsdale.
In terms of demographics, there are over 90,000 households and 94,000 families in the city. The majority of the population is white, with Latinos making up almost 7% of the population, followed by Black or African Americans, with 1.23%. Over 22% of the housing population has young children, while almost 50% were made up of married couples. Most Scottsdale residents are between the ages of 45 to 65, though there is also a large percentage of young people in the area. The median income for this city was $57,484. However, the median income for a family was $92,289.
Scottsdale Tourism
Scottsdale is made wealthy not only by its real estate properties but also by its tourism, which accounts for almost 40% of all employed residents. Over seven million people visit Scottsdale every year, bringing in upwards of $3 billion annually. There are over 70 resorts and hotels in the area. Because this is an upscale city, most of the travelers are higher-end, white-collar workers.
The massive tourism of Scottsdale has elevated the Scottsdale real estate scene. Other industries have benefited from all the attention, including golf courses, spas, convention centers, marketplaces and art festivals. Even Scottsdale homes for sale have been impacted.
There is plenty to do in Scottsdale, AZ. For golfing fun, try one of the resorts such as the Scottsdale Resort on E. McCormick Parkway or the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. The city actually has the highest number of spa centers per capita of any city nationwide! There are many trendy restaurants, nightclubs and art galleries in the city, and these bring in a younger, wealthier demographic. The art scene is thriving here thanks to organizations like the Scottsdale Arts Festival, The Scottsdale Arts District downtown and public events like the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and the Scottsdale Jaycees Parada del Sol, which is a month-long celebration.
Education and Real Estate
The Scottsdale Unified School District handles all public education in the city, though local areas may be serviced by Phoenix Metro. There are five high schools in Scottsdale; they include Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro. The Scottsdale Public Library has a main branch and four smaller branches. It provides educational facilities to students as well as numerous exhibits, and classes and author visits each year. As far as higher learning, the Scottsdale community college handles most educational pursuits. It is nearby Arizona State University in Tempe. Other educational institutions include Penn Foster College and the non-profit International School of Arizona.
What type of real estate is there in Scottsdale, Arizona? You can find everything from mansions to condos to short sales and foreclosures. Scottsdale has 184.4 miles of land with little water, which is plenty of room for your dream home. When you’re ready to buy or finance a house and want to relocate to Scottsdale, contact The Holm Group at 480-206-4265. These experts can help you ensure a smooth transition from your current city to this Western Paradise. Search the Scottsdale real estate MLS listings here.
