Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (15) B
Juice Core
Coffee Shop
The Herb Box
Coffee Shop
Super Chunk
Coffee Shop
Cartel Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
MERCI French Cafe and Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Old Town Local
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scramble
Coffee Shop
buzzberry
Coffee Shop
Echo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Cat Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Patio Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ortega’s Raspados
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Rifle Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (31) A+
Camelview at Fashion Square
Cinema
Harkins Fashion Square 7
Cinema
Maya Day and Night Club
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Attraction
Comedy Spot Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
The Venue
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Lovely Bride
Attraction
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Paul Scott Gallery
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Museum
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Museum
Scottsdale Center for The Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Food and Drink (64) A+
The Canal Club
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Thirsty Lion
Bar
Casa Amigos
Bar
Pretty please lounge
Bar
The Mint
Bar
Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
DJ's of Scottsdale
Bar
Casablanca
Bar
Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Bar
Wasted Grain
Bar
Counter Intuitive
Bar
Two Brothers
Bar
Scapegoat
Bar
Simon's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Rockbar Inc
Bar
See's Candies
Sweets
Old Town Gringos
Bar
EVO
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Roadhouse
Bar
Cappriotti's
Fast Food
Pattie’s 1st Avenue Lodge
Bar
Fitness (10) F
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Burn Total Body Conditioning
Gym
Chaparral Community Center
Community Centre
Kerr Cultural Center
Community Centre
Paiute Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Independence Gym
Gym
Camelback CrossFit
Gym
Physio Yoga
Gym
Eldorado Community Center
Community Centre
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Mountainside Fitness
Gym
The Body Lab Pilates
Gym
Aptitude Performance Center
Gym
Stretch Lab
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (18) C-
Classic Cakes And Confections
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Lady+Wolf Market
Health Food
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
The Great Australian Bakery
Bakery
Ruze Cake House
Bakery
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
AJ's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
BEG Bakery
Bakery
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Mercado Y Carniceria Cuernavaca
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
W Mart
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
German Sausage Company
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
AJ's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Sweet Land Cakes
Bakery
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Parks (58) A+
DOG RUN - OPTIMIA SCOTTSDALE
Park
Portalis Office Park
Park
Colony Park
Park
Colony Park
Park
Colony Park playground
Playground
Lafayette Parkway
Park
Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt
Park
Camelback Park
Park
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Indian School Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Chaparral Park
Park
Indian School Park Playground
Playground
East Lawn
Park
West Lawn
Park
Jokake Grounds
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Osborn Park
Park
Chesnutt Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Spray Pad
Playground
Shops (129) A+
Jared
Fashion
Francesca's
Clothing
Ted Baker
Clothing
París optique
Optician
AT&T
Electronics
Banana Republic
Clothing
Madewell
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
Michael Stars
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
J.Crew
Clothing
The Art of Shaving
Beauty
Abercrombie & Fitch
Clothing
True Religion
Clothing
Brides By Demetrios
Clothing
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Mall
David's Bridal
Clothing
Queens Nails
Beauty
Amy, Inc
Clothing
Carolina's Closet Collection
Clothing
Garage
Clothing
Cut Throat
Beauty
Oh My Dog
Pets
J. Gilbert Footwear
Shoes
Nestldown
Houseware
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Scottsdale (A+)

2. North Scottsdale (F)

3. Pinnacle Peak (F)

commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in South Scottsdale.
Public Transit Stops (197)
Stops & Stations A+
14723
Bus Stop
14724
Bus Stop
14721
Bus Stop
13391
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
13365
Bus Stop
14793
Bus Stop
13392
Bus Stop
12640
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
13390
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
11334
Bus Stop
13366
Bus Stop
13393
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
14909
Bus Stop
14910
Bus Stop
14882
Bus Stop
14794
Bus Stop
11309
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
14911
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. South Scottsdale (A)

2. Pinnacle Peak (F)

3. North Scottsdale (F)

cost of living C-

The cost of living in South Scottsdale is 124/100 - which is 23% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Scottsdale (C-)

2. North Scottsdale (F)

3. Pinnacle Peak (F)

crime B-

South Scottsdale crime rates are 1,730 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Arizona
Property Crime
1,430 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
300 crimes per 100k C+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Pinnacle Peak (A+)

2. North Scottsdale (A)

3. South Scottsdale (B-)

employment A+

The median income in South Scottsdale is $79,230 - which is 54% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$79,230 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. South Scottsdale (A+)

2. North Scottsdale (A+)

3. Pinnacle Peak (A+)

health F

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Toothology
Dentist
Scottsdale Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Scottsdale Radiation Oncology Center
Clinic
Medical Offices
Clinic
Radiant Family Dentistry
Dentist
Greenbaum Surgical Specialty Hospital
Hospital
Scottsdale Police Station
Police
Community Health Services
Clinic
Family Birthing Suites
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Medical Offices
Clinic
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Medical Offices
Clinic
Scottsdale Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Medical Offices
Clinic
Outpatient Therapy
Clinic
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Hospital
Paradise Valley Phoenix Fire Station 92
Fire Station
Paradise Valley Police Department
Police
Paradise Valley Police Department
Police
Smile Arizona Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. South Scottsdale (F)

2. North Scottsdale (F)

3. Pinnacle Peak (F)

housing A+

South Scottsdale home prices are $372,605 - which is 111% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$372,605 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. South Scottsdale (A+)

2. North Scottsdale (A-)

3. Pinnacle Peak ()

schools C+

The South Scottsdale graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (13) F
Kiva Elementary School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Echo Canyon K-8
Navajo Elementary School
Montessori Academy
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Mohave Middle School
Pueblo Elementary School
Pima Elementary School
St Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten
Noah Webster Schools-Pima
Evit - Scottsdale Vocational Center
Scottsdale Online Learning
Tonalea K-8
Ingleside Middle School
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Hopi Elementary School
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Hohokam Traditional School
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero
New Way Academy
The New Foundation-Marion Burton School
St Theresa Catholic School
Arcadia Montessori School
High Schools (6) F
Evit - Saguaro High School
Saguaro High School
Evit - Coronado High School
Coronado High School
Scottsdale Online Learning
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep
New Way Academy
The New Foundation-Marion Burton School
Arcadia High School
Evit - Arcadia High School
Integrity Education Centre
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. North Scottsdale (A+)

2. Pinnacle Peak (A-)

3. South Scottsdale (C+)

ratings A-

South Scottsdale has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. North Scottsdale (A+)

2. South Scottsdale (A-)

3. Pinnacle Peak (A+)

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South Scottsdale Area Facts

  • South Scottsdale has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Scottsdale crime rates are 29% higher than the Scottsdale average
  • Cost of living in South Scottsdale is 10% lower than the Scottsdale average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Scottsdale? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      DOG RUN - OPTIMIA SCOTTSDALE
      Portalis Office Park
      Colony Park
      Colony Park
      Colony Park playground
      Lafayette Parkway
      Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt
      Camelback Park

      Entertainment

      Camelview at Fashion Square
      Harkins Fashion Square 7
      Maya Day and Night Club
      Unknown Name
      Comedy Spot Comedy Club
      The Venue
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      The Canal Club
      Chipotle
      Shake Shack
      Thirsty Lion
      Casa Amigos
      Pretty please lounge
      The Mint
      Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Scottsdale? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in South Scottsdale.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Scottsdale? The cost of living in South Scottsdale is 124/100 - which is 23% higher than Arizona.
      South Scottsdale
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      Scottsdale
      137

      37% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Scottsdale? South Scottsdale crime rates are 1,730, which are 30% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      1,730 per 100k people

      26% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      26% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -48%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Scottsdale? The median income in South Scottsdale is $79,230 which is 54% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $79,23043% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,99788% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Scottsdale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Scottsdale Liberty Hospital
      Arizona Hearing Center
      HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
      HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
      HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
      Greenbaum Surgical Specialty Hospital
      Mayo Clinic Hospital Scottsdale Campus
      HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Colette Brown, PharmD
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Arizona Allergy Associates
      Pueblo Family Physicians
      Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Surgicenter;Patti Flint MD PC

      A+ Housing

      What are South Scottsdale home prices? South Scottsdale home prices are $372,605 - which is 111% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $372,605102% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,45253% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does South Scottsdale have good schools? The South Scottsdale graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is South Scottsdale a good place to live? South Scottsdale has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      7 total surveys

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