About Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after founder Winfield Scott and incorporated in 1951 with a population of 1000, the 1014 population of the city is estimated to be 130,511 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Scottsdale's climate is arid. Winters are mild and summers are extremely hot. The tourism industry is Scottsdale's primary employer, accounting for 39% of the city's workforce. In 1005, Scottsdale attracted over 7.5 million visitors to the city, providing an economic impact of over $3.1 billion. The city of Scottsdale by itself is home to more than 70 resorts and hotels, boasting over 15,000 hotel rooms. This large hospitality market primarily caters to a higher-end, white-collar demographic. In 2005, the city's annual Scottsdale Arts Festival was ranked the number-one such event in United States by American Style Magazine. The highest concentrations of galleries, studios and museums that are open to the public can be found in Downtown Scottsdale.