Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ

Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Demographics 64
Economy 51
Education 74
Health 60
Housing 49
Infrastructure 44

#40. Scottsdale, AZ

With a rugged appeal and cosmopolitan feel, Scottsdale offers many things to its residents, including opportunities to explore the Sonoran Desert, play on more than 200 area golf courses or dance the night away in some of the hottest nightclubs in the west. Relax at one of the many spas Scottsdale offers. While tourism plays a major role in Scottsdale’s economy, the city’s top employers include Honor Health, General Dynamics and a branch of the Mayo Clinic.

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