Scottsdale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, located in the Sonoran Desert at the foot of the McDowell Mountains and bordered by Phoenix to the west, the Tonto National Forest to the north, and Tempe to the south. It is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area and had a population of 241,361 at the 2020 census.
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Schools
The Scottsdale Unified School District serves most of Scottsdale, most of Paradise Valley, and portions of Phoenix and Tempe, and consists of 14 elementary, 2 K-8, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. Attendance boundaries and learning-community maps are published on the district's website. Some areas of the city may fall within neighboring districts such as Paradise Valley Unified or Cave Creek Unified; residents can confirm which district and school serves a specific address through the district boundary maps.
Getting around
Scottsdale is accessible via Loop 101 (the Pima Freeway), which curves south through the city on the Pima Road alignment. Valley Metro operates public transit in the Phoenix metro area, including bus, light rail, and streetcar service, with connections to the Scottsdale trolley. The nearest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Homes and housing
Scottsdale includes Old Town Scottsdale, located on the original townsite, alongside newer desert-foothill communities to the north. The city has recognized historic districts, including the Town and Country Scottsdale Historic District dating from 1959 and the Villa Monterey Units 1-7 Historic District built between 1961 and 1969. Some structures within Old Town date to the 1920s, such as buildings on N. Brown Avenue.
Things to do
Old Town Scottsdale is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops, and more than 80 art galleries. The city hosts festivals and events including the Scottsdale Arts Festival and Parada del Sol. Scottsdale is also known for its numerous golf courses, and the Tonto National Forest adjoins the city to the north, providing access to desert recreation areas.
- Scottsdale was incorporated as a city on June 25, 1951. Scottsdale, Arizona
- The city was named after founder Winfield Scott in 1894. Scottsdale, Arizona
- Scottsdale has a total area of 184.44 square miles. Scottsdale, Arizona
- The Scottsdale Unified School District was founded in 1896 by Winfield Scott. Our District - Scottsdale Unified School District 48
- The final segment of Loop 101 in Scottsdale, from Scottsdale Road to Pima Road, opened in April 2002. Arizona State Route 101
- Scottsdale's official slogan is 'The West's Most Western Town.' Scottsdale, Arizona