McCormick Ranch was the first master-planned community in Scottsdale and is home to 67 subdivisions, two golf courses, public tennis courts, seven lakes, and 25 miles of bike and pedestrian paths. McCormick Ranch, with multiple parks and small commercial centers, makes this neighborhood one of the most walkable communities in Scottsdale.

Home buyers value McCormick Ranch for its proximity to fine dining, resorts, downtown Scottsdale, Phoenix Sky Harbor, and the 101 freeway. McCormick Ranch is located in Central Scottsdale between Indian Bend Road to the south and the Shea Boulevard corridor to the north. The Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona is to the west, and the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community, is to the east. Construction began in the early 70s and continued into the late 80s.