South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Area Guide

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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 51% 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
      Comedy Spot Comedy Club
      The Venue
      Lovely Bride
      Paul Scott Gallery
      Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

      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 3,581, which are 62% higher than Arizona
      Total Crime
      3,581 per 100k people

      57% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      57% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      77%

      Year over year crime is up

      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
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      7 total surveys

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