Scottsdale is Arizona's 4th largest city, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and "Antique Shopping Capital of Arizona". Scottsdale is located just west of Phoenix and is the residential and commercial hub of the northwest portion of The Valley of the Sun. Scottsdale's population is 185,000 and growing by about 7,200 people annually.
Scottsdale is a full-service city that combines the progress of the west with the charm and heritage of the Midwest. Scottsdale is the perfect blend of the old and the new. You can stroll through the historic shops housed in charming century-old homes with white picket fences and visit one of downtown Scottsdale's more than 75 specialty and antique shops, restaurants and tea rooms. You can also visit one of Arizona's largest and most progressive shopping malls, Arrowhead Mall.
This unique municipality is driven by a Council-Manager form of government, and the city has been a leader in managing its rapid growth through quality development and the provision of ongoing recreational amenities. The 4,000-acre Arrowhead Ranch, a master-planned community, features Arizona's newest super regional mall, a modern acute care hospital, two championship golf courses and a mixture of homes.
Over 100 miles of bike paths and 46 community parks create an abundance of recreational opportunities for family and friends. Thunderbird Park, featuring over 1,000 acres of prime desert preserve, is a favorite for hiking, horseback riding and picnicking.
Scottsdale's "college connection" now links four institutions of higher learning. Midwestern University chose Scottsdale as the location for its new College of Osteopathic Medicine which opened in September 1996. Arizona State University has a branch campus in Scottsdale. Other schools include Scottsdale Community College, the world renowned American Graduate School of International Management, and Midwestern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Scottsdale is also the home of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes and the NFL Arizona Cardinals. Two new, state-of-the-art arenas are being built in Scottsdale which should continue the amazing real estate potential of this growing city.
Consider a move to Scottsdale, Arizona USA — where the growth and progress of the future is as important as the charm and character of the past.
