Population: Scottsdale: 215,030 (July 2002);
Greater Phoenix: 3,296,250 Population Growth: Annual average growth rate of 6.1% Climate: Average median temperature is 70.3 degrees; average
annual precipitation is 7.05 inches; average percentage of sunny
days is 86% Land Mass: 184.5 square miles, stretching 31 miles from north
to south Median Household Income: $61,700 (2000), 27% higher than
Phoenix metropolitan average Employment: Over the next 10 years, the employment base is
projected to grow by 21%, (approximately 27,600 employees). In 2000,
there were 1.2 jobs per Scottsdale resident, a trend that has continued
over the past 15 years. Job Growth: Between 1990 and 2000, Scottsdale experienced
a 30% increase in job growth. Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (2002) Assessed Valuation: The secondary assessed valuation of property
in Scottsdale has risen over the past 10 years from $1.4 billion
to nearly $3.3 billion, a 138% increase. Property Tax: $.988 per $100 of assessed valuation (December
2000). On average, this is 40% lower than other Phoenix metropolitan
communities. Average Household Size: 2.22 people.
Average Cost of Housing: Home prices range from $60,000 to $6million+,
with $228,000 as the median home cost. Density: Average number of persons per square mile is 1,096. Residents' Education Levels: 77% attended college; 42% have
bachelor's degree or higher; 93% graduated high school.
