Feb. 20, 2020
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Each year tourists flock to Scottsdale, Arizona to pamper themselves at the luxurious resorts, play golf and enjoy the mild Winter and Spring seasons. However, many people are choosing to make this city of sunshine their permanent home. A move to Scottsdale assures incredible weather, a booming local economy, a family-friendly environment with plenty of outdoor activities, and a lively downtown. This beautiful city of 255,000 is sure to grow rapidly over the next few years, and these are the 5 biggest reasons why you need to move to Scottsdale in 2020!
Booming Local Economy
Arizona’s employment and economic growth in the next five years are forecast to be at the top of the nation. Along with the economic boom, population growth is expected to be the third-fasted overall in the nation. As this trend continues, companies have taken notice and opened offices in Scottsdale.
More than 25,000 businesses, both large and small, call Scottsdale home, including GoDaddy, Yelp, and CVS. There is a large projected growth forecast in software companies, insurance, real estate, health, technology and hospitality services. With so many different industries finding their way to Scottsdale, new residents will have plenty of opportunities to make a great living while enjoying everything Scottsdale has to offer.
Extremely Family-Friendly
There are a few key things families look for when they choose a city to call home: great schools, great parks, and great recreation facilities. Luckily, Scottsdale has all three!
Scottsdale Unified School District serves most of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Twenty-two of the district’s schools have earned Arizona’s highest rating of Excelling, and every school is either labeled Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus or Performing. Scottsdale is also home to many highly regarded private schools, including The Scottsdale School and El Dorado. Whether you prefer public or private schooling for your children, Scottsdale has a quality option for you.
Scottsdale is also home to the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, which stretches 11 miles and features a variety of lakes, parks and golf courses. The Greenbelt is also home to 24 grade-separated crossings, and provides a safe environment for rollerblading, jogging, and biking. Scottsdale residents are also within close proximity to a variety of great hiking available as well. Camelback Mountain sits just west of Scottsdale, and provides a brisk yet challenging hike, with incredible views of the Valley once you reach the peak.
The OdySea Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Southwest. This 200,000-square-foot aquarium houses penguins, otters, stingrays, sharks, and much more. Families can also enjoy bumper boats and laser and mirror mazes during their visit. Other popular entertainment venues in Scottsdale include a TopGolf, two Spring Training facilities, and the popular amusement park Cracker Jax.
With so many fun things to see and do, Scottsdale is the ultimate family-friendly city.
Vibrant Downtown Area
Downtown Scottsdale, which is also known as “Old Town,” has kept the old-fashioned ambiance with narrow streets, small storefronts and quaint boutiques. There are plenty of things to do in Old Town year-round, from shopping to dining and experiencing an effervescent nightlife.
Start your day with a mimosa or enjoy the best Bloody Mary bar in Old Town. If you are taking your pet for a walk in Old Town, head over to the patio at Snooze, which is pet-friendly and also offers a menu just for your pooch. Other popular restaurants in the Old Town area include The Montauk, Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers, and Barrio Queen.
After a delicious meal, there are a variety of cute boutiques to explore in Old Town. If you love jewelry, head over to Silver Star Jewelry, which specializes in classic Southwestern and Native American silver jewelry featuring turquoise and other stones. If you prefer to shop for modern or luxury brands, visit Scottsdale Fashion Square, which features high-end brands like Coach, Apple, Prada, and much more.
When the lights go down, be ready for your night to light up. Old Town Scottsdale's Entertainment District has the most active nightlife of any city in Arizona. Whether you are in the mood for a wine lounge, country bar or a hip-hop club, they are all found in Old Town within walking distance of one another. Transportation is made simple thanks to several golf cart taxis, and a Lyft or Uber is always within easy access of the entire Old Town Scottsdale area.
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Great Weather (Most of the Time)
One of the main reasons people move to Scottsdale is the 299 days of sunshine each year. With all that sunshine the chance of snow is pretty much eliminated. In addition to a lack of snow, rainfall is also limited to an average of 11 inches per year.
The only rough weather time you will experience is Scottsdale is in the summer, where temperatures can reach 110+ degrees. However, pretty much every building in Scottsdale heavily invests in state-of-the-art cooling systems, and you will rarely find a home in Scottsdale without a central air cooling system.
Those who can navigate the scorching heat will be rewarded with beautiful weather seven-and-a-half months a year. While the majority of the country is checking their heater, caulking and sealing exterior wood, cleaning their gutters and chimney and shutting down their pool and sprinkler system as they prep for the frigid winter months, you will get to send photos of you lounging in the backyard in shorts and tank tops to your jealous friends.
But what if you really love the snow? One of the biggest misconceptions about Scottsdale, and Arizona as a whole, is that the entire state is flat and hot. Flagstaff, which sits at approximately 7,000 feet is about a two-hour drive from Scottsdale, and is ranked among the top-25 cities in the country for snowfall. The Arizona Snowbowl is located in Flagstaff, and provides plenty of skiing/snowboarding opportunities for tourists and locals alike.
By living in Scottsdale, you enjoy the perks of mild winters with the option to enjoy the snow whenever you want.
Plenty of Golf Courses
Golf is a major attraction in Scottsdale, and it provides a fun way for individuals, couples, and families to enjoy the outdoors. Scottsdale is home to a variety of golf courses of all different layouts and for all skill levels. Continental Golf Club is a family-friendly 18-hole executive course located just minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, and is ideal for introducing beginners and junior golfers to the game.
There are also plenty of great golf course communities with beautiful homes and condos along the fairways. McCormick Ranch Golf Club features 36-holes of picturesque golf, and is considered to be one of the best residential neighborhoods in Scottsdale. Other notable golf course communities with beautiful homes include Grayhawk Golf Club and Troon North Golf Club.
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Even if you don't care about golf, the Scottsdale Golf/Tourism industry is one of the city's largest, and many of the golf courses in Scottsdale account for several career opportunities. Unlike many other markets, where golf has declined to the point of courses being forced to shut down, Scottsdale has remained a strong presence in the golf industry, and there's no reason it will decline in the foreseeable future.
Interested in Moving to Scottsdale, Arizona?
We love Scottsdale, and we would love the opportunity to help you find that perfect home, condo, or townhome in this beautiful, vibrant city. If you would like more information about Scottsdale, including projections, recent home sales, and full market reports, give us a call at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form.
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