North Scottsdale, AZ Neighborhood Guide

Welcome to North Scottsdale

North Scottsdale is a stunning oasis nestled in the heart of Arizona. Primarily a residential area, North Scottsdale offers its residents the perfect blend of suburban tranquility with access to big-city conveniences. The area takes pride in its Sonoran Desert heritage, maintaining the look and feel of the surrounding desert, mountains, and landscape. Beautiful and affluent, North Scottsdale is home to many peaceful desert communities.

The upscale homes in North Scottsdale showcase a consistent look with southwestern or Mediterranean architectural style. Most of the properties have incorporated desert landscaping elements, contributing to the city's visually appealing desert ambiance. Additionally, the neighborhood maintains a uniform design for all homes, creating a harmonious and attractive community. The city also prioritizes designated natural area open spaces in most of its communities, further enhancing the area's natural beauty.

Amenities such as parks, restaurants, and shopping centers are just a few minutes away from the residential areas of North Scottsdale. The lower elevation of the buildings in the city allows residents to fully appreciate the breathtaking mountain views and expansive city outskirts. All in all, North Scottsdale is a true gem and a perfect place to call home.

What to Love

Gorgeous mountain views
Tranquil community with beautiful, well-kept homes
Proximity to entertainment and resort amenities
Excellent golf scene

Local Lifestyle

North Scottsdale represents the ideal suburban lifestyle. The city is full of well-maintained luxurious desert communities, many of which are guard-gated to ensure residents the highest level of privacy and security. These features are what attract professional athletes and celebrities to North Scottsdale’s communities. The neighborhood has made a point to maintain its paved pathways, providing a comfortable area for residents to walk, jog, and cycle around the neighborhood.

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

North Scottsdale is home to dozens of modern restaurants.

For those seeking a taste of North Scottsdale's luxurious resort lifestyle, The Princess Resort stands out as a must-visit destination. This majestic resort boasts a grand ambiance that enthralls guests, offering them the opportunity to indulge in delectable cuisine at any of its multiple restaurants or treat themselves to a spa experience that promises to be restorative and rejuvenating.

With numerous on-site pools available, guests can also enjoy a refreshing swim while basking in the warm sun during the summer months. When the holiday season rolls around, The Princess Resort transforms into a true winter wonderland with its annual "Christmas at the Princess" event. This enchanting experience offers a variety of activities, such as ice skating, s'mores toasting, train rides, and much more.

Every year, some of the best golfers from all around the world (along with golf superfans) travel to North Scottsdale for one the biggest golf events of the year — The WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Known as “The Greatest Show on Grass,” the Phoenix Open attracts more than just golf enthusiasts, with a weekend full of social activities and concerts.

Things to Do

In North Scottsdale, outdoor adventurers will feel at home too, as they can enjoy the beautiful scenery at Gateway Trailhead and Pinnacle Peak Park for endless trails and magnificent views. Golfers will find their place at Troon Country Club and Grayhawk Golf Club, both of which offer beautifully designed courses that are just challenging enough to keep even the most skilled golfers entertained.

Schools

North Scottsdale is home to some of the best public, private, and charter schools in Phoenix, including:

Desert Canyon Elementary School, K-5
Copper Ridge, K-8
Desert Canyon Middle School, 6-8
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep, 5-12
BASIS Scottsdale, 5-12
Chaparral High School, 9-12
Notre Dame Preparatory High School, 9-12

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Overview for North Scottsdale, AZ

45,136 people live in North Scottsdale, where the median age is 51.4 and the average individual income is $98,711. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

45,136

Total Population

51.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$98,711

Average individual Income

Around North Scottsdale, AZ

There's plenty to do around North Scottsdale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chef Mike Scoplitte, Fresh N Lean, and AP3 Lavish Fitness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Chef Mike Scoplitte page on Yelp	Dining	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Fresh N Lean page on Yelp	Dining	2.74 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the AP3 Lavish Fitness page on Yelp	Active	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the JM FITNESS page on Yelp	Active	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the MD Review page on Yelp	Active	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the HeartCore Pilates page on Yelp	Active	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Phoenix Golf Association page on Yelp	Active	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Keep It For Wealth page on Yelp	Active	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Inspiration Point page on Yelp	Active	1.17 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Daoud Laser page on Yelp	Beauty	0.66 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Katie Ellis page on Yelp Search 8912 East Pinnacle Peak Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.66 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Brenda's Style page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Baddie Lash page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Kdubskin page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Brianna Nycole page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	1 review	2/5 stars
Visit the RediSet Glo page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Dolled Up page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Lip Blush Lady page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Leveque Massage page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin by Jacqueline page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the All Seasons page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the D’Beauty Lounge page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Honey Skin page on Yelp	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Permanent Beauty Group page on Yelp	Beauty	2.65 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for North Scottsdale, AZ

Population Households Employment

North Scottsdale has 19,597 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Scottsdale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 45,136 people call North Scottsdale home. The population density is 512 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

45,136

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

51.4 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

19,597

Total Households

2.29

Average Household Size

$98,711

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in North Scottsdale, AZ

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The following schools are within or nearby North Scottsdale. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

SELECTED REPRESENTATION

A curated collection of homes represented by ARC° Partners across Arizona

Represented Seller
$3,000,000

22060 North 89th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 5,745 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$2,525,000

11947 E LARKSPUR Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 6,613 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$2,200,000

24292 N 72ND Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Courtesy of The Agency
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,759 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$2,075,000

12639 N 136TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Courtesy of Haugen Commercial Real Estate, Inc
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,068 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,995,000

20011 North 102nd Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,881 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer & Seller
$1,715,000

15953 E RIDGESTONE Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Courtesy of The Agency
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,419 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,700,000

10906 E SOUTHWIND Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Courtesy of The Agency
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,243 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,595,000

8217 E CANDELARIA Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,179 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,575,000

9325 E DESERT ARROYOS Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,403 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,500,000

14334 East Windstone Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 7,003 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,480,000

7269 E. PARKVIEW Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 3,759 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,475,000

10040 E HAPPY VALLEY RD Unit: 2032, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 3 Beds
- 3,227 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,460,000

9389 E MAPLE Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Courtesy of Dwellings Realty Group
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,181 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,450,000

16014 E Summit View Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,321 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,425,000

24422 N 73RD Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 3,759 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,350,000

3920 E COVEY Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Courtesy of The Agency
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,044 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,350,000

7729 N 13TH Place, Phoenix, AZ 85020
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,316 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,300,160

4211 E Via Dona Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Courtesy of Cachet Development, Inc.
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,159 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,250,000

2050 N 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,084 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,225,000

6034 West Trovita Place, Chandler, AZ 85226
- 6 Beds
- 6.5 Baths
- 5,699 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,200,000

10801 East Happy Valley -- 57, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,745 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,200,000

7167 East Rancho Vista Drive 4014, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,680 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,175,000

11480 East Troon Vista Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,762 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,150,000

9621 North Cirrus Court, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,591 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$1,125,000

10906 E. SOUTHWIND Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
- 5 Beds
- 4,243 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,120,000

117 W OREGON Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Courtesy of The Agency
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,235 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,075,000

10627 N 125TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Courtesy of The Agency
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,351 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,060,000

7130 East Saddleback Street 30, Unit 30, Mesa, AZ 85207
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,324 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer & Seller
$1,055,000

7895 E. Softwind DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,277 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,050,000

23368 N 74th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Courtesy of The Agency
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,154 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,035,000

21745 N 37th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,302 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$1,000,000

10963 N. 136TH PL, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,194 Sq.Ft.
Sold on July 31, 2026

$1,000,000

3202 N 67TH Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Courtesy of SERHANT.
Represented Seller
$999,000

7259 E CAMINO SALIDA DEL SOL, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Courtesy of My Home Group Real Estate
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,113 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$990,000

34959 N 81st ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,195 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$985,000

7050 N Via De Paesia --, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Courtesy of NORTH&CO.
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,152 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$973,500

4461 E. HORSESHOE RD, Phoenix, AZ 85028
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,520 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$965,000

21525 N. 37TH Street, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,302 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$965,000

3753 E Ember Glow Way, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,302 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$940,000

22917 N. 46TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,018 Sq.Ft.
Represented Buyer
$925,000

117 W Oregon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,237 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$925,000

31032 N RANCHO TIERRA Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Courtesy of The Agency
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,820 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$919,700

10520 N. 132ND ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 5,557 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$900,000

1841 W DUSTY WREN Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Courtesy of The Agency
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,967 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$895,000

22233 N. LOS CABALLOS DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,019 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$890,000

3123 E TINA Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Courtesy of NORTH&CO.
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,491 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$890,000

3730 E. EMBER GLOW WAY, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 6 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,279 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$875,000

17220 N 79TH ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,527 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$870,000

4306 E HASHKNIFE Road, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,478 Sq.Ft.
Represented Seller
$868,000

3119 E TINA Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Courtesy of The Agency
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,611 Sq.Ft.