Scottsdale, AZ — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 242,169 · Arizona · Updated May 2026
Population
242,169
Median Income
$107,372
Home Price
$858,307
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Bachelor's+
61.5%
Full Demographics — Scottsdale, AZ
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 242,169 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 49.2 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 11.2% | 13.8% | |
| White | 81.8% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 2.0% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $107,372 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $82,697 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $59,120 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.5% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $858,307 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 450 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2150 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 26.2% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.4% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 12.1% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 6.3% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 15.4% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 7.4% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 72.5°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 10.3 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.1 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 23.2 min | 27.0 min |
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About Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale is a city in Arizona, United States. With a population of 242,169, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Scottsdale shows stronger educational attainment (61.5% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and household income ($107,372 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg). However, the city has a higher violent crime rate at 450/100K violent crime, compared to the US average of 380/100K violent crime. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.