Here you will find information on relocating to the City of Scottsdale, Arizona including Scottsdale real estate, schools, and area information!
Scottsdale is located just east of Phoenix in the Beautiful Sonoran Desert and is continually rated as one of the most desirable places to live and visit. Scottsdale's beautiful scenery, irrigated desert location, and favorable climate influenced its initial settlement by United States Army Chaplain Winfield Scott in 1888. In its early years, ranching operations later inspired the "West's Most Western Town" which is still the town's slogan today.
Love the outdoors? Scottsdale is bordered by the Tonto National Forest, and you can explore the McDowell Mountain Regional Park with over 50 miles of multi-use trails and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Visiting the park may allow you to see abundant birds, coyotes, deer, and javelina on over 21,000 scenic acres. Golf on one of the championship courses, there are over 200 in and around the Scottsdale area. You can watch the MLB spring training game, go Salt River rafting, or climb or hike in one of the mountain parks. There are lakes nearby for swimming, fishing, and boating. Scottsdale has many city parks, libraries, pools, and community centers to meet your leisure activities.
Scottsdale is bursting with unique attractions to fill your days and nights. Enjoy one of the many museums, art exhibits, collector car auctions, major horse shows, rodeos, and the eclectic downtown districts that serve up the bustle and sophistication that you may desire including more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops, and more than 80 art galleries.
Scottsdale Demographic Data includes population, household, education, and more.
Scottsdale Housing Information
The median home value is about $996,000 and values have fallen over the last year. Single-family detached homes are the most common type of housing, but there are apartment complexes, condos, attached homes, and mobile homes in the area. Scottsdale also has homes on acreage and horse property. Most homes are owner-occupied year-round, but about 12% of homes are seasonal residents.
Houses for Rent and Sale
Scottsdale Residential Services
Utilities
The Town of Cave Creek has several private and public suppliers for residential utilities.
- Electric service is provided by:
- Natural gas service is provided by Southwest Gas.
- Water,sewer and trash is provided by the City of Scottsdale.
- Garbage pick-up is provided by the following companies. You will need to check with the providers to establish a service.
- Irrication is provided by the Salt River Project (SRP).
- Home Internet/TV/Phone Service
Cave Creek Community Links
- City Of Scottsdale
- Scottsdale Chamber Of Commerce
- Scottsdale Official Travel Site And Visitor's Bureau
- Scottsdale Department Of Motor Vehicles
- Scottsdale Fashion Square
- Scottsdale Arts
- Scottsdale Galleries
- Main Street Galleries
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
- House Of Broadcasting
- Scottsdale Historical Society
- Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art
- Scottsdale Pavilions
- Kierland Commons
- Biltmore Fashion Park
- Local News Channels
Weather Links
Other Helpful Links
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