Living in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a city in Arizona, United States, home to 236,839 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #44 of 6,227), digital natives (top 3%, #103 of 4,750), young professionals (top 3%, #106 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Scottsdale
- It is part of Greater Phoenix, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 56 min and sets around 1:24; in late June it sets around 4:41.
How Scottsdale ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #5,680 of 11,898 | #18 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #3,623 of 9,771 | #22 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,064 of 8,006 | #19 of 95 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,862 of 6,237 | #13 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 52 | #7,602 of 9,474 | #37 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #5,918 of 9,474 | #28 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #7,319 of 10,762 | #65 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #128 of 4,537 | #11 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #106 of 4,444 | #11 of 52 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #291 of 3,053 | #11 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,567 of 7,271 | #40 of 102 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #44 of 6,227 | #7 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #189 of 3,933 | #12 of 45 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #310 of 2,119 | #6 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,393 of 8,006 | #15 of 95 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #7,092 of 12,111 | #73 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #304 of 4,114 | #11 of 47 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #825 of 7,271 | #11 of 102 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,497 of 9,474 | #18 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #17,533 of 18,063 | #221 of 234 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #9,430 of 16,523 | #170 of 212 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 12 | #16,859 of 18,063 | #220 of 234 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,727 of 16,523 | #17 of 212 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #475 of 21,167 | #9 of 284 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #9,998 of 12,111 | #66 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 79 | #435 of 12,111 | #6 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #103 of 4,750 | #10 of 55 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Paradise Valley 5 km
- Tempe 11 km
- Tempe Junction 11 km
- Mesa 12 km
- Guadalupe (Arizona) 16 km
- Phoenix (Arizona) 18 km
- Gilbert (Arizona) 20 km
- Ahwatukee Foothills 20 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.