Scottsdale, AZ
Population 242,169 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Scottsdale? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
242,169
Cost of living (RPP)
103.316
Annual avg temp
70°F
Typical home
$858,022
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $107,372 |
| Median age | 49.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $709,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,910/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.06 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.316 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.332, goods 95.024, services 121.236. Source: BEA, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 397.284 as of March 2026. YoY +3.2%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
70°F
January low
43°F
July high
99°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 11.6". Station: PINNACLE PEAK, AZ US (3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$858,022
ZHVI YoY
+1.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,131/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Total employment (MSA)
2,289,130
Median wage (annual)
$48,600
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 314,170 | $45,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 205,010 | $34,400 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 204,700 | $37,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 199,140 | $40,870 |
| Management Occupations | 170,690 | $105,420 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Phoenix, AZ 20 mi · 36 min Tempe, AZ 25 mi · 38 min Glendale, AZ 30 mi · 48 min Chandler, AZ 32 mi · 45 min Mesa, AZ 34 mi · 47 min Peoria, AZ 37 mi · 53 min Gilbert, AZ 40 mi · 54 min Surprise, AZ 40 mi · 1h 3m Goodyear, AZ 64 mi · 1h 41m Henderson, NV 287 mi · 6h 5m