Golf with a point of view
Compare the stadium atmosphere at TPC Scottsdale, the high-desert drama of Troon North, and the wide-open Sonoran views at We-Ko-Pa.
Explore Scottsdale golfScottsdale, Arizona · “The West’s Most Western Town.”
Make the desert your next chapter.
Weather, neighborhoods, restaurants, golf, taxes and the rhythm of life—one clear guide for deciding whether Scottsdale feels like home.
The Scottsdale year
Pick a month.
See the rhythm.
Scottsdale is not one season on repeat. Winter brings patio weather and headline events; summer rewards early risers, resort regulars and anyone who understands the value of shade.
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Live like a local
Your Scottsdale
shortlist.
Begin with the experiences that shape everyday life here—then follow the links to current hours, tee times, reservations and official updates.
Trail mornings
Build your routine around the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Start early, carry more water than you think, and match the route to your conditioning.
See preserve guidanceArts after dark
Old Town galleries, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and public art make Thursday evenings an easy cultural habit.
Visit Scottsdale ArtsMoney in the desert
Know the numbers
before the move.
A move changes more than your mailing address. Housing, insurance, healthcare, taxes and the shape of your income all belong in the same conversation.
Arizona individual income-tax rate
Arizona lists a 2.5% rate for all income levels and filing statuses for tax year 2025. Confirm current treatment for your situation before acting.
State tax on Social Security
Arizona allows a subtraction for Social Security benefits included in federal income. Federal taxation may still apply based on total income.
How property tax begins
Maricopa County generally calculates residential property tax from Limited Property Value—not simply the home’s listing price.
For education only—not tax, legal or investment advice. Sources: Arizona Department of Revenue and Maricopa County Assessor. Rules and rates can change.
Fresh in 2026
Scottsdale keeps moving.
Din Tai Fung at Scottsdale Fashion Square
Arizona’s first location brings the globally known dumpling and noodle house to the heart of Scottsdale.
Kuza
A robata grill and raw bar balancing charcoal-fired dishes with a seasonal sushi program.
Dash by chef Matt Carter
An all-day restaurant and curated market bringing several of the chef’s best-known ideas under one roof.
Scottsdale & worth the drive
Restaurants to know.
Your life, pressure-tested
Before you move the boxes, move the plan.
Ironwood Family Wealth Advisors helps families connect retirement income, taxes, investments and legacy decisions to the life they want to live—in Scottsdale or wherever the next chapter leads.
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Scott Holman · Wealth Strategist
A thoughtful first conversation about what you’re planning and what your financial life needs to support.
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