# 10 Best Neighborhoods in Scottsdale (2026)

> From walkable Old Town to exclusive Paradise Valley. Where to live in Scottsdale.

Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-neighborhoods-scottsdale

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# Best Neighborhoods in Scottsdale

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Best Neighborhoods in Scottsdale

Updated July 8, 2026

10 spots

### In This Guide

1

Old Town Scottsdale

2

McCormick Ranch

3

Gainey Ranch

4

DC Ranch

5

Grayhawk

6

Paradise Valley

7

Scottsdale Ranch

8

Kierland

9

South Scottsdale

10

Desert Mountain

![Old Town Scottsdale in Scottsdale](/images/old-town-scottsdale.webp)

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## [Old Town Scottsdale](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/old-town-scottsdale)

Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Walkable heart with restaurants, bars, art galleries, and nightlife steps away.

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![McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale](/images/mccormick-ranch.webp)

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## [McCormick Ranch](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/mccormick-ranch)

McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Master-planned with lakes, parks, bike paths, and golf courses. Great for families.

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![Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale](/images/gainey-ranch.webp)

3

## [Gainey Ranch](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/gainey-ranch)

Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Guard-gated luxury community with resort-like amenities and golf courses.

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![DC Ranch in Scottsdale](/images/dc-ranch.webp)

4

## [DC Ranch](https://www.dcranch.com)

DC Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Premier North Scottsdale community with mountain views and top-rated schools.

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![Grayhawk in Scottsdale](/images/grayhawk.webp)

5

## [Grayhawk](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/grayhawk)

Grayhawk, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Family-oriented with championship golf. Close to Kierland shopping.

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![Paradise Valley in Scottsdale](/images/paradise-valley.webp)

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## [Paradise Valley](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/paradise-valley)

Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Arizona's most exclusive enclave with estate homes and Camelback Mountain views.

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![Scottsdale Ranch in Scottsdale](/images/scottsdale-ranch.webp)

7

## [Scottsdale Ranch](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/scottsdale-ranch)

Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Established community with a 40-acre park and walking paths. Good home values.

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![Kierland in Scottsdale](/images/kierland.webp)

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## [Kierland](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/kierland)

Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Walkable urban village with Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons shopping.

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![South Scottsdale in Scottsdale](/images/south-scottsdale.webp)

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## [South Scottsdale](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/south-scottsdale)

South Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Most affordable area with a growing restaurant scene. Best bang for the buck.

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![Desert Mountain in Scottsdale](/images/desert-mountain.webp)

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## [Desert Mountain](https://www.desertmountain.com)

Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Secluded desert living with custom homes and six Jack Nicklaus golf courses.

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