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Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of
Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to Phoenix. As of 2007 the population
of the city was 240,410. Scottsdale is regarded as an upscale tourist
and shopping destination and as a representation of western American
style. The New York Times described downtown Scottsdale as "a desert
version of Miami's South Beach" and as having "plenty of late night
partying and a buzzing hotel scene".
Scottsdale is bordered to the west by Phoenix and Paradise Valley, to
the north by Carefree, to the south by Tempe, and to the east by
Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
The tourism industry is Scottsdale's primary employer, accounting for
39% of the city's workforce. In 2005, Scottsdale attracted over 7.5
million visitors to the city, providing an economic impact of over $3.1
billion. The city of Scottsdale by itself is home to more than 70
resorts and hotels, boasting over 15,000 hotel rooms. This large
hospitality market primarily caters to a higher-end, white-collar
demographic.
The city of Scottsdale is second only to New York City as having more
AAA Five-Diamond hotels and resorts than any other city in the United
States. In 2008, AAA bestowed five such properties in Scottsdale with
the highest honor: The Phoenician, The Canyon Suites, Scottsdale
Camelback Inn, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, and the
Fairmont Princess Resort and Spa.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 235,677. Population change since 2000: +14.4%
Males: 113,690 (48.2%)
Females: 121,987 (51.8%)
Median resident age: 41.0 years
Zip codes: 85250, 85251, 85252, 85254, 85255, 85256, 85257, 85258,
85259, 85260, 85261, 85262, 85266, 85267, 85271.
Estimated median household income in 2007: $70,533 (it was $57,484 in
2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $511,300 (it was $205,000
in 2000)
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $600,430; Detached houses:
$689,752; Townhouses or other attached units: $392,685; In 2-unit
structures: $348,414; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $328,475; In
5-or-more-unit structures: $257,970; Mobile homes: $55,179
Median gross rent in 2007: $1,085.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2007: 4.8%
Races in Scottsdale:
White Non-Hispanic (88.0%)
Hispanic (7.0%)
Other race (2.3%)
Two or more races (1.7%)
Black (1.2%)
American Indian (1.0%)
Chinese (0.6%)
2008 cost of living index in Scottsdale: 106.5 (more than average, U.S.
average is 100)
For population 25 years and over in Scottsdale
High school or higher: 93.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
Unemployed: 3.5%
Mean travel time to work: 24.3 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Scottsdale city
Never married: 23.7%
Now married: 55.9%
Separated: 1.3%
Widowed: 6.6%
Divorced: 12.5%
19,302 residents are foreign born (2.9% Europe, 2.8% Latin America, 2.0%
Asia, 1.4% North America).
Average household size: 2.2 people
Percentage of family households: 60.1%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners: 5.1%
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