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Scottsdale, Arizona
What It Is Like to Retire in Scottsdale
When many affluent people think of Arizona, the first town that comes to mind is Scottsdale. The New York Times referred to it as the Miami South Beach of the west. This fast-growing and well-to-do town was one of the first suburban outgrowths of Phoenix. Its setting in the desert by the McDowell Mountains is spectacular. So is the infrastructure that has been built up - everything from luxury hotels to green golf courses to world class art and shopping is readily available.
Where to Retire in Scottsdale and Home Prices
There are many active adult communities in the area, including neighboring Paradise Valley. Or you can live in one of the many fine neighborhoods or developments. Surprisingly, there are some affordable communities in Scottsdale. For more about the area see the website RetireinPhoenix.com The National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price to be $467,200 in the Phoenix/Mesa/Scottsdale area during the third quarter of 2023, but prices in Scottsdale proper will be higher than that.
What Is Special about Scottsdale
Scottsdale is an extremely affluent community with low crime rate and every kind of cultural and recreational attraction. Shopping and hotels are world-class. The Arizona Biltmore Hotel is a tourist attraction, and so is Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's former winter home, studio, and school.
What Is Not Special about Scottsdale
It is very expensive, and ungodly hot in summer
Who Will Like Retirement in Scottsdale
For the most part, very affluent people live here, including many retirees. People who like the arts, shopping, and golf and tennis will find much to like here.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Tourism is a major driver of the Scottsdale economy.
Climate and Physical Environment
Scottsdale runs north south and is east of Phoenix, east of Paradise Valley and south of newer Carefree. It is next to the McDowell Mountains and the desert scenery is wonderful.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Scottsdale Community College and the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture are just 2 of the institutions of higher learning in Scottsdale, let alone the Phoenix metro. Wright's Taliesin (home and studio) is one of the top cultural tourist attractions in the West. Scottsdale's performing arts district features the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, which hosts musicals and plays. There are more than 125 art galleries in Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Gallery Association sponsors a weekly Art Walk. Scottsdale celebrates its cowboy heritage with the Scottsdale Jaycees Parada del Sol.
Crime
Crime in Scottsdale is consistently lower than the national average.
Medical facilities
There are at least 2 hospitals in Scottsdale (Scottsdale Healthcare has 2 locations) and dozens of others in the metropolitan area. Scottsdale's concentration of well-off retired people means that the area has been a magnet for doctors, every specialty is amply represented.
Transportation
Scottsdale is about 15 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. There is metro bus service, and it is not considered to be a walkable community.
Valuable Links
Taliesin WestArizona retirement guideWikipedia for Scottsdale
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