Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Scottsdale

Affordability

Scottsdale has a median household income of $110,886 and a median asking rent of $2,013 per month, reflecting a competitive rental market where affordable housing options are limited (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024). About 33% of Scottsdale residents rent their homes, meaning income-restricted properties like those listed here serve a meaningful share of the community (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024).

Safety

According to the Scottsdale Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Scottsdale had a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Scottsdale mapped for flood risk, none are in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.

Getting Around Scottsdale

The area around assisted properties in Scottsdale scores 79 (Very Walkable), 43 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 77 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Scottsdale is served by 64 schools across 20 districts, including 35 elementary, 6 middle, 19 high schools, and 4 others, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality varies by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living

Scottsdale sits at the higher end of the Phoenix-area rental market. The median household income is $110,886 and the median monthly rent is $2,013, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The 4 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in the city offer a more affordable alternative for eligible renters.

• Median household income: $110,886 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $2,013 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 33% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Scottsdale have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood risk data for this inventory.