Scottsdale Highlights

The Town of Scottsdale was incorporated as a city in 1951. At the time of incorporation, Scottsdale consisted of one square mile and had a population of 2,000. In 1956, a Life magazine article called Scottsdale "one of the most desirable communities in the West." This endorsement helped contribute to the city's boom in population and building. By 1960, Scottsdale's population had grown to 10,026 in the city's land area of 3.8 square miles. In 1970 the Scottsdale census reported a population of 67,823; the city's land area had expanded to just over 68 square miles. In 1988, Scottsdale's centennial year reported a population of 126,000 people. The city then encompassed 183.4 square miles. In 1993 the City of Scottsdale was awarded the Most Livable City Award by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Today, Scottsdale continues to attract visitors with its charm and vitality. New development and events add to the excitement, and the 5th Avenue area is at the heart of it all!