Population 132,831 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Scottsdale
Household size in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.30 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.32 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.30 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.16 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
North Scottsdale is a place of small households, averaging 2.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.33, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 44.3 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 46.1 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.0 | 47.0 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 48.1 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +3.8 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
North Scottsdale skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.1% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in North Scottsdale, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Scottsdale. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Scottsdale
Renters in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 27.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 32.1% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 32.8% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 32.0% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Scottsdale own their homes; 29.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 16.7% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 17.4% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 14.7% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in North Scottsdale than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1986 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1986 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1989 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in North Scottsdale is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,521 | $1,343 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,570 | $1,440 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,963 | $1,737 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,469 | $2,351 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$948 | +$1,009 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Scottsdale pays $2,469 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $948 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Scottsdale
Bachelor's degrees in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.4% | 50.7% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.0% | 52.5% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.3% | 57.6% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.7% | 61.0% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +10.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Scottsdale is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 95.1% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 95.8% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 96.3% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 97.2% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Scottsdale: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Scottsdale.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Scottsdale
| Period | North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Scottsdale runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Scottsdale compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Scottsdale | 2.21 | 50.1 | 6.6% | 29.8% | 13.5% | 1995 | $2,469 | 64.7% | 98.2% | 3.7% |
| Paradise Valley | 2.43 | 43.0 | 9.1% | 33.2% | 7.7% | 1986 | $2,002 | 46.0% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| South Scottsdale | 1.92 | 42.7 | 6.3% | 41.5% | 14.7% | 1978 | $2,038 | 57.1% | 96.4% | 3.2% |
| Desert View | 2.62 | 43.3 | 8.2% | 16.0% | 6.3% | 2003 | $2,809 | 61.8% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| Pinnacle Peak | 2.14 | 64.5 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 18.9% | 2002 | $2,838 | 66.4% | 98.5% | 3.0% |
| Camelback East | 2.23 | 37.8 | 10.6% | 51.9% | 10.0% | 1975 | $1,650 | 48.3% | 89.0% | 3.6% |
| Hohokam Village | 2.60 | 31.4 | 25.1% | 54.7% | 8.8% | 1983 | $1,687 | 32.5% | 89.8% | 13.7% |
| Woodridge Lakes | 2.96 | 38.4 | 8.6% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 1978 | $1,688 | 39.7% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| North Mountain | 2.61 | 38.3 | 14.9% | 45.3% | 6.9% | 1976 | $1,667 | 28.6% | 86.1% | 7.2% |
| Bronze Boot | 2.35 | 36.3 | 11.1% | 60.5% | 10.0% | 1967 | $1,473 | 35.7% | 84.4% | 7.7% |
| Deer Valley | 2.56 | 38.1 | 11.8% | 37.8% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,929 | 36.7% | 93.5% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Scottsdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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