Scottsdale, AZ cityscape

85262

Scottsdale, AZ

Total Population
13,126
Median Household Income
$177,965
Median Home Value
$1,045,200
Median Rent
$2,388

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$177,965
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$1,045,200
102.1% above state median
Rent
$2,388
100% above state median
Median Age
60.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Scottsdale, AZ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 59.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 60.1 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.1%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 74% family households.

Low poverty rate of 3.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$177,965
+136.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-49,134,573
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.13 people

Total Households
6,166
Family Households
74.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
34.1%
#2 Industry
Education
15.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
13.2%
Total Employed Residents:3,627

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.1%
38 workers
Public Transit
0.5%
18 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,619
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.9%
5,693 employed
Labor Force
5,813
120 unemployed
Median Age
60.1 years
Per Capita Income
$119,467
Poverty Rate
3.4%

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