After just one visit, it's easy to understand why Scottsdale is referred to as 'America's most livable city'. Conveniently located a quick 15 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, even the most frequent business travelers and employers find this city alluring for its highly commutable capability. If you're looking for even more convenient access for your private aircraft; consider Scottsdale Airpark where you can park, store and service your aircraft or even further you education at the new ASU at the Airpark. Information on Scottsdale employment can be found via Jobing.com on the Scottsdale area chamber of commerce website.
Population and Workforce
The city of Scottsdale has grown from a tiny farming community of 2,000 people occupying one square mile in 1951, to a vibrant city and cultural center of over 220,000 residents spread over an area of 185 square miles today. Scottsdale labor force is large with over 100,000 highly educated and skilled workers. There are more than 1 million workers within a 30-minute commute.
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Population, 2004 |
221,130 |
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Growth, 1990-2004 |
70.0% |
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Total Civilian Labor Force, 2000 |
108,227 |
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Employed |
104,436 |
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Unemployed |
3,791 |
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Median Age, 2000 |
41.0 years |
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0 - 17 years |
19.3% |
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18 - 24 years |
6.7% |
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25 - 59 years |
52.0% |
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60+ years |
22.1% |
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Educational Attainment, 2000 |
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High school graduate |
16.4% |
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Some college |
32.9% |
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Bachelors degree |
29.4% |
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Graduate or professional degree |
14.7% |
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Median Household Income, 2000 |
$57,484 |
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Real Estate, 2003 |
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Median home price, new |
$569,095 |
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Median home price, resale |
$385,000 |
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Total housing units |
116,502 |
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Sales Tax Rate, 2003 |
7.95% |
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Click here for detailed City of Scottsdale demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics from Census 2000. |
BizAZ on Scottsdale Employment
'When CEOs responsible for moving their businesses to Scottsdale were asked why they had chosen the city, they responded in huge numbers with one answer-they wanted to live here. Scottsdale is a business community of choice. Businesses from across the nation have flocked here to make Scottsdale home because the principals of these companies concluded that Scottsdale was where they would be happy in their non-business lives as well.
What are the factors that make Scottsdale such a good place to do business? Surely, it is more challenging to come to Scottsdale than it is to many Valley cities, land is more expensive in Scottsdale and the cost of housing is higher as well. The reason is, in part, the Scottsdale brand.
Scottsdale has worked hard during the period of its growth to set high standards as a community. An educated workforce and access to a strong school system and the university make Scottsdale extremely attractive. The name Scottsdale has become synonymous with quality. And companies looking to relocate embrace the image of quality. The city's history is replete with examples of good decisions made by leaders, all designed to make Scottsdale the premiere place in the Valley.'
Demographic Forecast Tables
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FOR ARIZONA |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
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Personal Income ($ mill) |
$161,733.20 |
$174,389.70 |
$186,062.30 |
$199,591.90 |
$214,070.40 |
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percent change |
7.5 |
7.8 |
6.7 |
7.3 |
7.3 |
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Per Capita Personal Income |
$37,981.00 |
$39,671.00 |
$41,202.00 |
$43,016.00 |
$44,963.00 |
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percent change |
3.9 |
4.4 |
3.9 |
4.4 |
4.5 |
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Aggregate Retail Sales ($ mill) |
$65,675.90 |
$68,960.10 |
$71,933.20 |
$75,927.50 |
$80,263.90 |
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percent change |
9.3 |
5.0 |
4.3 |
5.6 |
5.7 |
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PopuIation (000s, mid year)$ |
$5,793.80 |
$5,989.00 |
$6,183.40 |
$6,374.40 |
$6,569.40 |
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percent change |
2.9 |
3.4 |
3.2 |
3.1 |
3.1 |
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Non-Farm Employment (000s) |
$2,379.60 |
$2,489.00 |
$2,570.90 |
$2,654.20 |
$2,738.10 |
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percent change |
3.9 |
4.6 |
3.3 |
3.2 |
3.2 |
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FOR PHOENIX-MESA METRO AREA |
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Personal Income ($ mill) |
$111,840.00 |
$121,048.50 |
$129,384.20 |
$139,390.10 |
$149,980.20 |
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percent change |
7.1 |
8.2 |
6.9 |
7.7 |
7.6 |
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Per Capita Personal Income |
$43,140.00 |
$45,156.00 |
$47,176.00 |
$49,445.00 |
$51,857.00 |
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percent change |
4.0 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
4.8 |
4.9 |
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Aggregate Retail Sales ($ mill) |
$44,933.30 |
$47,055.50 |
$49,015.80 |
$52,137.10 |
$55,163.60 |
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percent change |
9.2 |
4.7 |
4.2 |
6.4 |
5.8 |
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PopuIation (000s, mid year)$ |
$3,710.40 |
$3,836.90 |
$3,965.20 |
$4,088.20 |
$4,210.10 |
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percent change |
3.1 |
3.4 |
3.3 |
3.1 |
3.0 |
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Non-Farm Employment (000s) |
$1,678.10 |
$1,758.30 |
$1,823.90 |
$1,887.90 |
$1,947.10 |
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percent change |
3.9 |
4.8 |
3.7 |
3.5 |
3.1 |
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FOR TUCSON METRO AREA |
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Personal Income ($ mill) |
$24,129.40 |
$25,873.10 |
$27,859.70 |
$29,971.40 |
$32,133.40 |
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percent change |
5.8 |
7.2 |
7.7 |
7.6 |
7.2 |
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Per Capita Personal Income |
$32,566.00 |
$33,708.00 |
$34,975.00 |
$36,386.00 |
$37,883.00 |
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percent change |
4.0 |
3.5 |
3.8 |
4.0 |
4.1 |
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Aggregate Retail Sales ($ mill) |
$9,975.10 |
$10,532.00 |
$11,047.70 |
$11,640.60 |
$12,212.70 |
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percent change |
8.4 |
5.6 |
4.9 |
5.4 |
4.9 |
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PopuIation (000s, mid year)$ |
$931.60 |
$955.50 |
$981.70 |
$1,007.30 |
$1,032.10 |
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percent change |
2.3 |
2.6 |
2.7 |
2.6 |
2.5 |
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Non-Farm Employment (000s) |
$352.80 |
$367.70 |
$381.40 |
$394.50 |
$405.40 |
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percent change |
1.7 |
4.2 |
3.7 |
3.4 |
2.8 |
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