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Scottsdale (O'odham: Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ; Yaqui: Eskatel) is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, part of the Greater Phoenix Area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after founder Winfield Scott and incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000, the 2015 population of the city is estimated to be 236,839 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The New York Times described downtown Scottsdale as "a desert version of Miami's South Beach" and as having "plenty of late night partying and a buzzing hotel scene." Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town."
Scottsdale, 31 miles long and 11.4 miles wide at its widest point, shares boundaries with many other municipalities and entities. On the west, Scottsdale is bordered by Phoenix, Paradise Valley and unincorporated Maricopa County land. Carefree is located along the western boundary, as well as sharing Scottsdale's northern boundary with the Tonto National Forest. To the south Scottsdale is bordered by Tempe. The southern boundary is also occupied by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, which extends along the eastern boundary, which also borders Fountain Hills, the McDowell Mountain Regional Park and more unincorporated Maricopa County land.
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Expensive living
Phoenix is a haven for snow birds - from October through April our city welcomes these folks with open arms as they certainly add to our economy- they dont need a part time or full time job as they come for the warm weather and activities & major events the city also hosts- they will volunteer so they can meet new friends and for something to do- their seasonal visits provide local merchants to look for part time help, unfortunately the hourly wages are often less than minimum wage - over the age of 50, Seniors work twice as hard to get a little extra income. This city definitely hires milinials cause most young adults need two jobs to keep up with the economy, family and educational expenses. Unfortunately they are not as dependable as Seniors over 50. I wish merchants would raise the pay scale for Seniors who are dependable, experienced, honest and trustworthy.
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Living here I've experienced "block parties" with neighbors, Christmas gatherings and there is a general comradery among elders on the "block". Friendships have developed and its truly a kind community.