Livability Score

53
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (17) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) F
St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Touchstar Luxury Cinemas
Cinema
Taliesin West
Attraction
Penske Racing Museum
Museum
CrackerJax
Theme Park
Food and Drink (87) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
The Plaza Bar
Bar
Someburros
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Golden Spoon
Sweets
Dessert in Desert
Sweets
Fitness (23) F
Mountainside Fitness
Gym
Shantiful
Gym
Self Made Training Facility
Gym
Anahata Yoga
Gym
EoS Fitness
Gym
Infinity Fitness AZ
Gym
Method Athlete
Gym
Vivre
Gym
Barre 3
Gym
Eat the Frog Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (16) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
AJ's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Foods 2000 Real Investment
Health Food
Pure Life Veganix
Grocery Store
Caspian Food Market
Grocery Store
Parks (64) F
Gateway Trailhead
Park
Bell94 Sports Complex
Park
DC Ranch Park
Park
Auditorium Park
Park
Horizon Park
Park
Aztec Park
Park
Scottsdale Sports Complex
Park
Thunderbird/Redfield Park
Park
Neighborhood Park
Park
Thompson Peak Park
Park
Sweetwater Park
Park
Northsight Park
Park
Grayhawk Park
Park
Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park
Park
Shops (137) F
Cyclologic
Bicycle
iConsignStores
Furniture
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Best Buy
Electronics
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Boot Barn
Clothing
At Home
Houseware
Kohl's
Department Store
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Robbins Brothers
Fashion
Living Spaces
Furniture
Studio 41
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
Gift-ology
Gift Shop
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Allure Nails & Wax
Beauty
Scottsdale Tanning
Beauty
The Embellished House
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Scottsdale (A+)

2. North Scottsdale (F)

3. Pinnacle Peak (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in North Scottsdale.
Public Transit Stops (126)
Stops & Stations F
15113
Bus Stop
15115
Bus Stop
16412
Bus Stop
14758
Bus Stop
disused
Bus Stop
14752
Bus Stop
16414
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% 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 F

The cost of living in North Scottsdale is 145/100 - which is 44% 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 A

North Scottsdale crime rates are 1,035 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Arizona
Property Crime
855 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
179 crimes per 100k A
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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 North Scottsdale is $122,272 - which is 138% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$122,272 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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (82)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Colette Brown, PharmD
Pharmacy
Scottsdale Liberty Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Scottsdale Police Department - Foothills District
Police
Scottsdale Fire Station 11
Fire Station
North Valley Surgery Center
Clinic
ProSmile Dental Implant Center
Dentist
Kent Dental
Dentist
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Passport Health Scottsdale Travel Clinic
Clinic
Pure Smiles: Center for Advanced Dentistry
Dentist
The Heart Rhythm Institute of Arizona
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Atria Heart Clinic
Clinic
Wesley G Wilson MD
Clinic
David A Hecht MD PC
Clinic
Arizona Cardiology Group
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Clear Dermatology & Aesthetics Center
Clinic
HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
Hospital
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-

North Scottsdale home prices are $518,839 - which is 193% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$518,839 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. South Scottsdale (A+)

2. North Scottsdale (A-)

3. Pinnacle Peak ()

schools A+

The North Scottsdale graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
75% B+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (33) F
Copper Ridge Middle School
Copper Ridge Math And Science Academy
Copper Ridge School
Desert Canyon Elementary
Desert Canyon Middle School
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
New Covenant Lutheran Church Children'S Ministry C
Aztec Elementary School
Cheyenne Traditional School
Redfield Elementary School
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
El Dorado Private School
Grayhawk Elementary School
High Schools (10) F
Notre Dame Preparatory
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. North Scottsdale (A+)

2. Pinnacle Peak (A-)

3. South Scottsdale (C+)

ratings A+

North Scottsdale has an overall rating of 91% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (15)
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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North Scottsdale Area Facts

  • North Scottsdale has a Livability Score of 53/100, which is considered poor
  • North Scottsdale crime rates are 23% lower than the Scottsdale average
  • Cost of living in North Scottsdale is 6% higher than the Scottsdale average

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South Scottsdale - Easy Access for Arizona 5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 20, 2012) South Scottsdale is located in the southeastern portion of the Valley of the Sun. The ease of access to Phoenix, Old Scottsdale, Scottsdale and the multitude of cities that surround Phoenix has been achieved by the 101 Loop Freeway. The 101 Loop is exactly what it sounds like; a ...Read More loop that surrounds the valley.

The South Scottsdale area nicknamed SoSco, just like SoHo in New York, is an average American town with all the benefits of a metropolitan area close by. I have lived in SoSco for 10 years and I absolutely love it. There are open spaces, well maintained local neighborhoods, shopping and wonderful education possibilities all within a ten minute drive. The area itself has gone through a rebirth of sorts since the huge Los Arcos Mall and the Motor Mile have disappeared. But this did not defeat of southern neighbors of Scottsdale. Arizona State University has recently opened a research center called SkySong; this is an extension of the ASU Campus. It has brought a collaboration of the university, local businesses and global corporations to South Scottsdale. Business and growth are booming in SoSco.

A big part of southern Scottsdale is the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. In 1998 they open the first casino in Arizona; Casino Arizona. With the passage of Bill 202 the casinos on the Indian Reservations can now provide a Las Vegas style gambling to Arizona. They have built another casino, hotel, luxury spa and golf course just ten miles away from the original casino. The city is known as a premier destination for golf year round and we have over 200 golf courses in the area. Thanks to the Indian Community the educational opportunities are endless. Arizona State University, charter schools, private school and public schools are available.

Some of the other opportunities that are here for you are Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West an amazing place to visit and tour through. Mayo Clinic is also located in southeastern Scottsdale and is nationally recognized destination for medical care worldwide.

Scottsdale was proclaimed "The Most Livable City" in the United States Conference of Mayors in 1993. I believe that holds true today as it did back then; the only difference is that we have the ease of access to everywhere now.
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North Scottsdale - Art, Musci, Literature and More! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 19, 2012) I have lived in North Scottsdale, AZ for my entire life. I love the art, music, literature, the antiquity of the downtown neighborhoods. Since Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix there is always excitement just around the corner and plenty of places to shop. The region boosts your ...Read More frame of mind with beautiful sunshine most of the year. Since it does not snow in this part of Arizona, it is great to enjoy the warm dessert year round. The coldest I have ever seen it get here is around the 40's and that is good weather to me. The summertime reaches that triple digests, but that's what air conditioning is for. The public is very welcoming and anyone can fit in rather easily! Fine art, entertainment, music, theater, marvelous foods are all originates in the best neighborhood, North Scottsdale, AZ.


Most of the people that live in the North Scottsdale area have plenty of money. This is the section of town where the rich and famous live. Most of the homes around here are $5 million and up, of course there are the more reasonable parts of the North side, which is where I live. Many people make their money in this area by working at the Scottsdale Airpark. The Airpark employees over 55,000 people. There are nearly 3,000 businesses within this facility and that allows plenty of diversity when looking for jobs. While the South Scottsdale area has most of the nightlife, often being called little Miami, the North side tends to be where the well-to-do eat and congregate. One restaurant that is a must visit is the White Chocolate Grill. The dishes and service is fabulous.

Golf is a favorite pastime in this city and the main golf course often hosts many events. Since a great deal of retirees who made their millions comes here, the golf courses are loaded with the upper class spending a leisurely day. If you are looking to move to the North Scottsdale areas make sure you have plenty of money. The homes around here are very expensive and have a high demand. Unlike other areas that have been hit hard by the housing market, Arizona still holds pretty steady. Scottsdale is an up and coming city that is divided into four parts and North Scottsdale is where the better of the population congregate. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Scottsdale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gateway Trailhead
      Bell94 Sports Complex
      DC Ranch Park
      Auditorium Park
      Horizon Park
      Aztec Park
      Scottsdale Sports Complex
      Thunderbird/Redfield Park

      Entertainment

      St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Center
      Touchstar Luxury Cinemas
      Taliesin West
      Penske Racing Museum
      CrackerJax

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Which Wich?
      Chipotle
      Smashburger
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Jack in the Box
      Boston Market
      Einstein Bros. Bagels

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Scottsdale? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in North Scottsdale.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Scottsdale? The cost of living in North Scottsdale is 145/100 - which is 44% higher than Arizona.
      North Scottsdale
      145

      45% more expensive than average

      Scottsdale
      137

      37% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Scottsdale? North Scottsdale crime rates are 1,035, which are 58% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      1,035 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -48%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Scottsdale? The median income in North Scottsdale is $122,272 which is 138% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $122,272121% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $71,697140% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is North 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 North Scottsdale home prices? North Scottsdale home prices are $518,839 - which is 193% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $518,839181% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,941105% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does North Scottsdale have good schools? The North Scottsdale graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      56% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is North Scottsdale a good place to live? North Scottsdale has an overall rating of 91% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      15 total surveys

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