The Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival draws more than 40,000 people to Scottsdale in April: www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
Super Bowl is watched by about 142 million viewers.
The 10 most-watched programs in TV history are all Super Bowls.
Cost of a 30 second TV ad = $1.3 million to $2.6 million
Host city generates more than $260 million in economic impact.
2008 XLII Super Bowl was held in Glendale, AZ: www.azsuperbowl.com
538,000 people attended the FBR in 2008: http://www.fbropen.com
Scottsdale Stadium hosted 3 inaugural World Baseball Classic games in March 2006.
Scottsdale Arts Festival ranked 1st in American Style magazine, Dec. '05.
Scottsdale Arts Festival attracts more than 30,000 people.
Scottsdale named one of 100 Best Communities for young people in 2005.
Three Downtown nightlife destinations listed among the country's top 100 by Nightclub & Bar magazine.
The average high temperature in Scottsdale in February is 70 degrees.
In 2003, Scottsdale had 7.4 million visitors.
Downtown Scottsdale has 125 art galleries, studios and museums.
The NFL's Super Bowl comes to the Valley in Feb. '08.
Enjoy 330 sunny days in Downtown each year!
There are more than 200 golf courses in the Scottsdale area.
Scottsdale is home to more than 25 luxurious resort and day spas.
You can connect to Downtown cultural activities at www.scottsdalearts.org
New business can check out Scottsdale's Chamber of Commerce at www.scottsdalechamber...
You can view one of Downtown's engaging 40 Public Art projects.
You can experience a saloon, blacksmith and livery in Downtown.
10,000 marathoners run thru Downtown in January as part of the P.F. Chang's Rock 'N Roll Marathon.
The City of Scottsdale offers more than 58 miles of bike paths.
In 1894, the name of the town was changed from Orangedale to Scottsdale.
In 1910, Cavalliere's blacksmith shop opened in Downtown and is Scottsdale's oldest continuously operating business.
The population of Scottsdale at the last census (2000) was about 202,700; 22% of the people in Scottsdale are over the age of 60, and 52% are between the ages of 25 and 59. More than 44% of the population of Scottsdale have at least one college degree. The median household income in Scottsdale is about $58,000.
Tourism and hospitality make up the major portion of the economic base of Scottsdale, but there are also financial services, healthcare, retail, electronics and mid-sized corporate headquarters. Major employers include Scottsdale Healthcare, Motorola, Mayo Clinic, PCS and Vanguard.
The median price of a new home is about $409,000, and the median price of a pre-owned home is about $262,000.
The average warmest month is July.
The highest recorded temperature was 119°F in 1972.
January is the average coolest month.
The lowest recorded temperature was 19°F in 1955.
The maximum average precipitation occurs in August.
There are approximately 7.4 million visitors to Scottsdale each year. Their median age is 52, and 91% travel here for personal reasons rather than business. Most visitors travel in pairs, do a lot of shopping, and stay for an entire week. Visitors are 35% males and 65% females.
Elevation: 1260 feet
Average Annual Rainfall: 7.66 inches
In 1888, U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott paid $2.50 an acre for the 640 acres that is now Scottsdale. His brother, George Washington Scott, became the first resident of the town.
Major Industries: tourism/hospitality/recreation, healthcare, electronics, farming, timber
Ethnic Mix: 92% Caucasian, 2% Asian, 1% African American
Scottsdale Facts
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Total Population 221,547 |
Annual Scottsdale Population Growth Rate 1.3% |
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Median Age 41 |
Marital Status for Age 15 Years and Over
Never married 23.7%
Now married 55.9%
Separated 1.3%
Widowed 6.6%
Divorced 12.5% |
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Scottsdale Community College Students 11,000
Average Student Age 29 |
Nearby AZ State University Students 63,000
ASU Students Age 21 or Over 58%
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Establishments serving "on premise" alcohol 348 |
Geographic Area 185 sq.mi. |
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Scottsdale Residents Age 21-34 39,756 |
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Education
High School or Higher 93.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 14.7%
Unemployed 3.5%
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Race
White Non-Hispanic 88.0%
Hispanic 7.0%
Other Race 2.9%
Two or More Races 1.7%
Black 1.2%
American Indian 1.0% |
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Gender
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4% |
Average Personal Income $39,158 |
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Scottsdale Visitors
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Annual Visitors to Scottsdale 7.4 million |
Average Scottsdale Hotel Occupancy 70% |
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Median Age 52 |
Median Household Income $95,500 |
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Purpose of Visit
Personal 91%
Business/Convention 9% |
Region of Origin
Midwest 31%
Northeast 26%
South 20%
West 23% |
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Gender
Male 35%
Female 65% |
Travel Party Size
1 13%
2 54%
3-4 19%
5+ 14% |
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Accommodations
Full-Service Hotel 24%
Resort 33%
Hotel/Motel 11%
Timeshare, private/rental home, RV 32% |
Length of Visit
1 Day 7%
1-2 Days 7%
3-4 Days 28%
5-7 Days 43%
8+ Days 15% |
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Top 5 Activities Participated in (rank order)
Shopping 1
Day Trips 2
Outdoor Activities 3
Art Galleries & Museums 4
Western Culture/Attractions 5 |
Travel Mode
Airplane 73%
Personal Car 18%
Rental Car 8%
Other 1%
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Date of Visit
Apr. - Jun. 2005 2%
Jul. - Sept. 2005 8%
Oct. - Dec. 2005 14%
Jan. - Mar. 2006 34%
Apr. - Jul. 2006 32%
Jul. - Sept. 2006 10% |
Satisfaction
Excellent 70%
Good 28%
Okay 2%
Poor 0% |
