MENU What are you looking for? Submit Search Home Page / About Scottsdale About Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona is located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the foot of the scenic McDowell Mountains. It is bordered by Phoenix to the West, the Tonto National Forrest to the North, the McDowell Mountains to the East, and the Salt River to the South. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Old Town Scottsdale is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries. Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the city’s northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain. SCOTTSDALE FACTS County: Maricopa Incorporated: 1951 Slogan: "The West's Most Western Town" Official Food: Chili, by 1994 Mayoral proclamation Population: 258,069 (July 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimate) Size: 184.5 square miles, stretching 31 miles from north to south Elevation: from 1,150 to 4,877 feet above sea level. Scottsdale Airport is at 1,510 feet Average sunny days: 314 Average rainfall: 7.66 inches SCOTTSDALE LINKS Annual report to our community (PDF) City Organization (PDF) Community Profile (PDF) Demographics (PDF) Simply Better Service for a World Class Community (PDF) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - Overview (PDF) Covid-19 Report (PDF) Scottsdale Employee Values (PDF) Scottsdale Overview Presentation (PDF) Scottsdale Orientation Book (PDF) Scottsdale's History Scottsdale Council History Community Calendar Mayor and City Council City Manager Scottsdale pools, parks and community centers Tourism Reports Experience Scottsdale Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale Sister Cities Scottsdale U.S. Census Quick Facts About Scottsdale Awards and Recognition Images of Scottsdale Historic Scottsdale Photos Love Scottsdale Campaign Scottsdale History CONNECT WITH US Watch Scottsdale Video Network Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin View all social media NEED HELP? 480-312-3111 General City Information/Speak to a Citizen Service Specialist STAY UP TO DATE Enter email address Manage Manage Newsletter Subscriptions (Subscribe / Unsubscribe) 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 P: 480-312-3111 TTY: 1-800-367-8939 (Arizona Relay Service) F: 480-312-2888 Ask a question Copyright © 2021 City of Scottsdale. All Rights Reserved. Legal Policies · Site Map · Staff Login · Google Translate Disclaimer Translate