Here's what it costs to live in Scottsdale, Arizona, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,013 per month, while the typical home is valued around $789,800. Households earn a median of $110,886 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 40. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$110,886
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,013
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$789,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
243,821
Latest estimate
Median Age
49 yrs
Census ACS
40.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,927
Per month
Avg Home Value
$707,300
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85054 | — | $1,957 | $541,200 |
| ZIP 85250 | — | $1,621 | $465,800 |
| ZIP 85251 | — | $1,582 | $452,400 |
| ZIP 85253 | — | $1,949 | $1,671,100 |
| ZIP 85254 | — | $1,773 | $634,400 |
| ZIP 85255 | — | $2,352 | $877,200 |
| ZIP 85257 | — | $1,689 | $396,600 |
| ZIP 85258 | — | $1,827 | $695,300 |
| ZIP 85259 | — | $1,562 | $857,500 |
| ZIP 85260 | — | $1,820 | $593,600 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
55°F
July Avg
93°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.9%
The cost of living index for Scottsdale is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Scottsdale is $2,013 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Scottsdale is $110,886 per year.
The median home value in Scottsdale is $789,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Scottsdale has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
