Scottsdale is the move-up market with style. Whether you’re drawn to the walkable charm of Old Town Scottsdale or the sleek luxury of North and Central Scottsdale, this city offers elevated living at every turn. You’ll find homes that feel like a personal retreat — spa-worthy bathrooms, chef’s kitchens, soaring ceilings, and mountain views. Gated communities, golf course estates, and custom builds attract everyone from growing families to entrepreneurs, pro athletes, and celebrities looking for privacy and resort-level amenities.
Beyond the homes themselves, Scottsdale delivers an unmatched lifestyle. Spend your mornings hiking Camelback Mountain, afternoons browsing Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter, or Scottsdale Fashion Square, and evenings dining under the desert sky at one of the city’s many award-winning restaurants. Old Town Scottsdale brings together art galleries, boutique shopping, and nightlife, while North Scottsdale and Grayhawk offer golf-course communities and luxury master-plans surrounded by desert preserves.
Just beyond Scottsdale’s borders are some of Arizona’s most sought-after enclaves: Paradise Valley, known for its multi-million-dollar estates and sweeping views of Camelback Mountain; Arcadia, where lush green lots and iconic ranch homes meet modern design; Fountain Hills, offering mountain serenity and lake-view living; and Cave Creek, where upscale desert living meets a laid-back, Western spirit.
And of course, Scottsdale is home to some of the top resorts and spas in the country — from The Phoenician and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to Andaz, Mountain Shadows, and Sanctuary Camelback Mountain — making every weekend feel like a staycation.
It’s easy to see why families choose Scottsdale when it’s time to upgrade with luxury. Here, you’re surrounded by design, sunshine, and the best of Arizona living — where every day feels like vacation, but better, because it’s home.
Every Valley city has its own blend of architecture and lifestyle — from gated golf communities to desert modern estates. If you’d like help pinpointing the Scottsdale or Paradise Valley area that fits your lifestyle and design vision, reach out — I’d love to guide you.
293,445 people live in Scottsdale, where the median age is 47.3 and the average individual income is $79,618.304. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Scottsdale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Scottsdale has 137,970 households, with an average household size of 24.7. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Scottsdale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 293,445 people call Scottsdale home. The population density is 2,591.137 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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