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Welcome to Scottsdale, Arizona
We have several hotels and resorts near by. The Scottsdale Princess Resort is located just 3 minutes away by automobile.
As one of the most acclaimed tourist areas in the state of Arizona, downtown Scottsdale provides an eclectic mix of southwestern and contemporary art galleries, specialty retail, upscale dining, and active nightlife and museum elements for residents and visitors alike.
With more than 125 galleries and museums, the exciting downtown Scottsdale Art & Shopping Districts, a number of fine performing arts venues, and architectural wonders including Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, Scottsdale is a year-round celebration of the arts. Collectors and admirers alike will enjoy the Scottsdale Art Walk, a Thursday night tradition in which galleries stay open late and welcome the public to special exhibit openings and artist receptions, along with the world-renowned Heard Museum and the seasonal Native Trails Festivals.
Scottsdale has recently been named "America's Best Place to Live for Golf" by the Robb Report, and is home to nearly 200 area courses. Scottsdale is a "must-visit" destination for the serious golfer. If you're here in January, be sure to take in some thrilling pro tournament action at The Phoenix Open, home to The Bird's Nest, the wildest party stop on the PGA tour.
Population Growth: Annual average growth rate of 6.1%
Climate: Average median temperature is 70.3 degrees; average annual precipitation is 7.05 inches; average percentage of sunny days is 86%
Land Mass: 184.5 square miles, stretching 31 miles from north to south
Median Household Income: $61,700 (2000), 27% higher than Phoenix metropolitan average
Employment: Over the next 10 years, the employment base is projected to grow by 21%, (approximately 27,600. employees). In 2000, there were 1.2 jobs per Scottsdale resident, a trend that has continued over the past 15 years.
Job Growth: Between 1990 and 2000, Scottsdale experienced a 30% increase in job growth. Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (2002)
Assessed Valuation: The secondary assessed valuation of property in Scottsdale has risen over the past 10 years from $1.4 billion to nearly $3.3 billion, a 138% increase.
Property Tax: $9.88 per $100 of assessed valuation (December 2000). On average, this is 40% lower than other Phoenix metropolitan communities.
Average Household Size: 2.22 people.
Average Cost of Housing: Home prices range from $60,000 to $6million+, with $228,000 as the median home cost.
Density: Average number of persons per square mile is 1,096.
Residents' Education Levels: 77% attended college; 42% have bachelor's degree or higher; 93% graduated high school.
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As one of the most acclaimed tourist areas in the state of Arizona, downtown Scottsdale provides an eclectic mix of southwestern and contemporary art galleries, specialty retail, upscale dining, and active nightlife and museum elements for residents and visitors alike. 
Scottsdale has recently been named "America's Best Place to Live for Golf" by the Robb Report, and is home to nearly 200 area courses. Scottsdale is a "must-visit" destination for the serious golfer. If you're here in January, be sure to take in some thrilling pro tournament action at The Phoenix Open, home to The Bird's Nest, the wildest party stop on the PGA tour.