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Climate:
Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the richest, most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the Americas, Scottsdale promises more than 300 days of sunshine each year

Enjoying relatively low humidity readings of 11 – 30% during the drier months and only 33 – 66% during the winter months, the temperature often feels several degrees cooler than the actual temperature.

The year round median temperature of 72.6 F (highs ranging from 65.9 in January to 105.9 in July) and an average of only 7.74 inches of rain per year make Scottsdale the idea place for those who enjoy the outdoors

Population:
Although only 2,000 people called Scottsdale home in 1951 when it was incorporated, it is now home to over 234,000. This number swells during the cool winter months as people from all over flock to Scottsdale to enjoy the mild weather

The little one square mile city has grown to 184.2 square miles and is over 31 miles north to south.

Recreation:
Bike paths, activity centers, heated community pools, parks, elementary schools, libraries and citizen centers are extras included in many of the typical master-planned communities. Recreation classes, hiking trails, parks, pools, team sports, something for everyone.

Sports:
Scottsdale Stadium- home of San Francisco Giants spring training.

WestWorld of Scotsdale – a premier, nationally recognized, user friendly equestrian center.

Arts & Culture:
More than 125 galleries and museums wait to welcome you to a year round celebration of the arts
Every Thursday night enjoy the Scottsdale ArtWalk in which galleries stay open late, welcoming the public to special artist receptions and exhibit openings

Experience the Arts at Scotsdale Center for the Arts – something for every interest
Scotsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Scottsdale Public Art
Scottsdale Cultural Council

Housing
Due to the enormous variety offered in the Scotsdale housing market, buyers have unlimited choices regarding how and where they want to live. Suburban or urban, family oriented or young single professionals, Scotsdale has something for everyone.

There are a number of planned communities as well as “The West’s Most Western Town” which offers a large number of horse properties.

Scottsdale offers a full range of apartment and lease options in standard and luxury condominiums, townhouse and patio homes. Home prices range from the mid $100,00’s for affordable family homes to multi million dollar resort properties

Employment
Between 1990 and 2000, Scottsdale experienced a 30% increase in job growth. Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (2002) In 2000, there were 1.2 jobs per Scottsdale resident, a trend that has continued over the past 15 years.Over the next 10 years, the employment base is projected to grow by 21%, (approximately 27,600 employees).

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