Article Table Of Contents
Scottsdale's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Scottsdale.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Scottsdale. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Scottsdale neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Scottsdale hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Scottsdale area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Sonoran Regional Core ranks way above the rest.
We examined 10 of Scottsdale's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Scottsdale's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Scottsdale For 2022
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Scottsdale for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Downtown looks to be the worst neighborhood in Scottsdale.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Scottsdale that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Scottsdale.
For more Arizona reading, check out:
The 5 Worst Neighborhoods In Scottsdale For 2022
/10
Population: 3,235
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $499,157 (4th worst)
Median Income: $74,871 (3rd worst)
More on Downtown: Data
/10
Population: 54,912
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $254,493 (worst)
Median Income: $59,712 (worst)
More on Indian Bend: Data
/10
Population: 4,542
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $602,794 (6th worst)
Median Income: $103,339 (7th worst)
More on East Shea: Data
/10
Population: 7,609
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $602,794 (6th worst)
Median Income: $84,623 (4th worst)
More on Via Linda Corridor: Data
/10
Population: 15,572
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $444,853 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $93,496 (5th worst)
More on Mccormick Ranch: Data
Methodology: How we determined the worst Scottsdale neighborhoods in 2022
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Scottsdale:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Scottsdale.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Scottsdale to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 10 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Scottsdale
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Scottsdale with Downtown landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Scottsdale aren't all bad. Sonoran Regional Core takes the cake as the best place to live in Scottsdale.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
For more Arizona reading, check out:
Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Scottsdale For 2022?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown | 3,235 |
| 2 | Indian Bend | 54,912 |
| 3 | East Shea | 4,542 |
| 4 | Via Linda Corridor | 7,609 |
| 5 | Mccormick Ranch | 15,572 |
| 6 | Resort Corridor | 4,133 |
| 7 | Monterey Arcadia | 23,972 |
| 8 | West Cactus | 8,039 |
| 9 | Airpark | 2,352 |
| 10 | Sonoran Regional Core | 3,921 |
