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Scottsdale, AZ — ZIP 85254

Population: 45,558 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 85254 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $905,814 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $645,000 after a median 110 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,517/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with hail, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$905,814

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

110

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$905,814
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+113.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$905,814
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$645,000
Median list price
$634,900
Median price per sqft
$453
1-year sale-price change
+30.3%
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
334
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
66
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
74

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,517/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,060/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,390/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,190/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,530/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Schools include
West-MEC - Horizon High School, Copper Canyon Elementary School, Desert Shadows Elementary School, Desert Shadows Middle School, Liberty Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Indian Bend Wash Area (10.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
8.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
72
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
256
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
759
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
84,153
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
56,923

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tonto National Monument (48 mi)
National parks include
Tonto National Monument, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Scottsdale Airport (SCF) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
37
Hospitals include
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX, HONORHEALTH TEMPE MEDICAL CENTER, COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
450
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,982 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
4.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,521
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
88.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,020,817
Average weekly wage
$1,347
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21,487

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85254State medianUS median
Median home value$905,814$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$645,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market110 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$2,517/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,521$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 85254?
$905,814.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85254?
$645,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85254?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85254?
Typical rent: $2,517/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85254?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, drought.
Is ZIP 85254 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85254?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85254?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85254?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85254?
12 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 85254 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85254?
Moderate. Median AQI: 72. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85254?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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