The population of Scottsdale, AZ was estimated to be 247,000 in 2022. The median age of the Scottsdale population is 47.7.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Scottsdale, AZ is about the same as the national average. The median household income in Scottsdale is $91,042.
Scottsdale, AZ Education
High School Graduate: 12%
Some College: 20%
Associates Degree: 7%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 61%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 64%
High School Graduate: 72%
Some College: 78%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 83%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 4%
High School Graduate: 6%
Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 3%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Scottsdale, AZ. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
Scottsdale Job Market
Scottsdale, Arizona is located east of Phoenix with a population of 258,000. It is adjacent to the Phoenix metropolitan area, which has 4.7 million residents and is one of the largest and fastest-growing major metropolises in the US. Top industries in Scottsdale include Professional and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Scottsdale is growing rapidly and largely based in tourism. People like working in Scottsdale because of the affordable housing and proximity to Phoenix. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations were slightly lower and cost of living was significantly lower in Scottsdale than in the rest of the US.